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Online therapist

Linda Rounsville

Compassionate, practical help for family challenges

Credentials
LICSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Linda

Linda Rounsville is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. He focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside relationship stress, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He keeps language simple and direct so parents can understand next steps.

Linda aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people feel heard. With eight years of professional experience, Linda draws on practical methods that address family conflicts and the aftereffects of trauma.

Background and approach

Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing strong feelings, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. He helps people navigate grief, loss, and depressive symptoms with steady, goal-oriented conversations. Linda tailors the plan to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.

That means together they set small, realistic steps and check progress along the way. He emphasizes skills you can apply at home to improve day-to-day family life. He welcomes straightforward talk and works to make therapy feel manageable.

Parents who are worried about acting on the first step often find the initial intake and matching process simple to follow. The focus is on clear support, practical strategies, and steady progress. Linda communicates in English and practices only within Minnesota.

He offers a range of online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Many evidence-based techniques focus on practical change and emotional safety. One common approach uses structured conversations to improve communication and problem solving within families. This helps clarify roles, set boundaries, and reduce repeated conflicts. Another approach focuses on processing trauma in small steps while teaching coping skills to manage overwhelming feelings. That method emphasizes pacing and rebuilding day-to-day functioning after difficult events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Linda will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then choose or adapt techniques together. This collaborative method helps ensure the plan fits family routines and what feels doable at home.

Online sessions make this process more flexible. Video calls let the therapist and family see interaction patterns and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging offer additional ways to check in, reinforce tools, and keep progress between live meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum as changes are tried at home.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Linda address?
He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his style in sessions?
Linda uses direct, practical conversations that aim to build skills and solve immediate problems. He keeps plans simple and focused on workable changes.
What is his professional background?
He brings eight years of professional experience supporting people through family conflict, grief, trauma, and depression.
Where is he licensed to practice?
Linda holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential listed as MN LICSW 25736 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English

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