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Linda Griffin

Compassionate counselor guiding purposeful change

LPC Louisiana

Experience
39 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Linda

Linda Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nearly four decades of experience in counseling and higher education leadership. Her background includes roles as director of Counseling Services and university Dean of Student Development, and she holds an MA in Counseling and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

Background and approach

Those experiences shaped her emphasis on teaching self-efficacy and supporting clients as they develop greater agency in their lives. She frames counseling as a collaborative process in which the client guides the direction of work while the therapist offers information, encouragement, and practical tools.

Her primary methods include cognitive behavioral approaches alongside client-centered strategies and motivational interviewing, and she tailors techniques to match each person’s needs. Linda has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Practically oriented and educational in style, she helps clients clarify concerns, set measurable goals, and identify steps toward change. Based in Louisiana, she brings a long career of teaching and counseling to guide clients toward increased self-authorship and life purpose.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Linda Griffin uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with self-esteem and eating-related concerns. She also draws on client-centered therapy, emphasizing active listening and respect so that clients set the agenda and feel understood as they explore goals and personal values. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to support readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening intrinsic motivation.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with her is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and fit sessions into busy routines while working toward clear, actionable goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related concerns, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and intimacy-related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and educational, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients set and pursue practical goals.
What level of experience does she bring to sessions?
She brings 39 years of professional experience, including leadership roles in university counseling and student development, which inform her teaching-oriented approach to therapy.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license numbers LA LPC 320 and VA LPC 0701004589, and she practices in Louisiana.
Can non-English speakers see this therapist?
Sessions are offered in English; she does not list additional languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the session formats she provides.
How does pricing and subscription work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Virginia

Languages

English