LinTiya McCleary, LPC, LCMHC

LinTiya McCleary is a licensed professional counselor who brings five years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. She aims to meet people where they are and to treat them with respect and compassion.

Her approach focuses on listening first and then tailoring the work to each person's needs. Sessions often include practical conversation about what is going wrong now and small steps to try between meetings. She draws on methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings, change unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with what matters to them.

Clients who struggle with communication or attachment-related worries will find work that targets how they relate to others. She also supports people navigating divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt, and isolation. Issues like money stress, life purpose, and mood shifts are addressed in straightforward terms and with practical strategies.

LinTiya uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shift thinking and behavior. She blends these with client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help people build motivation and steady habits. The goal is clearer priorities and more effective responses to everyday problems.

Her practice is based in North Carolina and sessions are carried out in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's Start Therapy steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a meeting according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and motivation concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns and manage mood or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood; the therapist provides empathic listening and works with the client to set the pace and goals.

Finding the right approach is usually a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past, then suggest methods to try and adjust them over time based on what feels useful.

Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings during lunch breaks, evenings, or other convenient times. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick progress update is helpful, or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited. The therapist and client will choose an approach and rhythm that suits daily routines and goals.