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Online therapist

Linda Turral

Helping families build practical skills

Credentials
LPC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Linda

Linda Turral is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who uses a practical, skills-focused approach. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients notice and change thoughts that get in the way of feeling better. Her style is straightforward and non-judgmental.

Parents and families often find her calm, organized way of working helpful when life feels out of balance. She has two decades of experience in mental health, with a background that began after earning a master’s degree in psychology.

Background and approach

Over the years she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, addictions, grief, trauma, and relationship strains. She also addresses workplace stress, caregiver burden, and issues related to identity and intimacy. In sessions she focuses on concrete tools: coping strategies, thought-challenging exercises, and planning steps for change.

She helps people break problems into manageable parts and practices new responses between meetings. Families and parents can expect practical guidance alongside emotional support. Linda aims to meet each person where they are and build on their strengths.

Her work blends coaching with therapy to support real-life changes in daily routines and relationships. She values steady progress and clear goals. She offers multiple online formats to fit busy schedules.

Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to begin the matching and scheduling process.

Practical CBT and Online Support for Families

Linda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT sessions often include simple exercises to change thinking patterns and build coping skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.

In an online setting she focuses on teaching concrete tools rather than abstract theory. That work can include problem-solving plans, behavioral experiments to try between sessions, and step-by-step coping strategies for everyday parenting and relationship challenges. The therapist treats the selection of methods as collaborative and will work with each person to find approaches that fit their goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy family schedules. Video calls let participants have face-to-face conversations from home, while phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide alternatives when video is not convenient. These options make it easier to follow through on skills practice, keep regular appointments, and fit sessions into work and family routines.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma, and parenting and family difficulties.
What approach does she use in therapy?
She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning new coping skills to change feelings and behaviors.
How long has she practiced?
She has about 20 years of experience working in the mental health field and brings long-term clinical experience to common family and life stressors.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licence number GA LPC LPC002982 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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