LinTiya McCleary, LPC, LCMHC
Narrative-informed counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | LinTiya McCleary |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LCMHC |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | South Carolina, North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About LinTiya
LinTiya McCleary is a licensed professional counselor with five years of clinical experience. She practices in North Carolina and uses a conversational, respectful style to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship strain. LinTiya keeps sessions focused and practical so families and individuals can take steps forward.
She aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions often involve looking at life stories, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small behavior changes.
Background and approach
She draws on Narrative methods to reframe difficult experiences and on Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address patterns that keep people stuck. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches appear in her work too. These tools help people notice difficult feelings without being overwhelmed and to build actions that match their values.
LinTiya also uses client-centered listening to make space for what matters most to each person. Common concerns she helps people with include depression, mood disorders, social anxiety, attachment and communication problems, and issues around divorce, guilt, or forgiveness. She also supports people struggling with life purpose, money stress, narcissistic relationships, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions can be by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. LinTiya asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire so she can shape the first steps and scheduling. Her approach is collaborative and focused on small, practical changes that fit everyday life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things LinTiya works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by LinTiya among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by LinTiya among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by LinTiya among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by LinTiya among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by LinTiya among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by LinTiya among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by LinTiya among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask LinTiya directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking LinTiya directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches translate online
LinTiya blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered listening to guide online work. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reshape the stories that shape their choices, which can clarify values and improve relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages notice of difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful actions that match what matters to each person.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan as sessions reveal what helps most. That collaboration makes it easier to try small, doable changes between meetings.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face dialogue and visual cues. Phone can be a lower-bandwidth way to talk when video is difficult. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, day-to-day support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work from different locations.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family strain. Additional focus areas include self-esteem, attachment concerns, communication problems, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered with practical tools. She uses Narrative approaches alongside CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance-based ideas to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with individuals on mood and relationship concerns. Her work emphasizes tailoring plans to each person's needs.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina. The credentials listed are SC LPC and NC LCMHC as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit shorter check-ins or regular talk therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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