Linda Hylton

Evidence-based therapy with a compassionate focus

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Linda

Linda Hylton practices as an Ohio-licensed LPCC who blends evidence-based therapies with a compassionate, person-centered style. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and process distressing memories.

Background and approach

Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges of major life transitions. Grounded in a Christian-informed perspective that honors each person's beliefs, Linda emphasizes self-compassion, emotional resilience, and discovering life purpose.

She also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, guilt and shame, money and financial issues, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and social anxiety. Over five years of clinical experience inform her practical, individualized approach to therapy.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that prioritizes realistic strategies and personal values while working toward clearer goals and healthier coping. Linda aims to support growth in self-love, forgiveness, and everyday functioning through tailored interventions that reflect each person’s unique journey.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care

Linda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses EMDR to support processing of traumatic memories by guiding clients through structured bilateral stimulation and memory reprocessing for those who have experienced trauma.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Linda works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, and then adapts techniques from CBT, DBT, and EMDR to fit individual needs rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online therapy is offered through several convenient formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow work on coping skills between sessions, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods, while keeping the therapeutic relationship central to progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on related topics like caregiver stress, forgiveness, and workplace issues.

What therapeutic style does she use during sessions?

Her practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR to combine skills training, emotion regulation, and trauma processing techniques.

How long has she been practicing?

She has five years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy to clients in Ohio.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio with licence number OH LPCC E.2404626.

Can non-English speakers work with her or are services international?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English