Hello, my name is Linda Blackburn. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of North Carolina. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree from East Carolina University in 1993 and my Master's of Social Work Degree from East Carolina University in 1994 through an Advanced Standing Master's Program. I began my professional life as a Registered Nurse working with Adolescents and Adults in Psychiatric Nursing for eleven years. In 1992 I made the professional decision to move to Social Work with the goal of becoming an LCSW. I received my License in Clinical Social Work in 1995.
I have extensive experience in outpatient counseling as the owner of my own practice for over ten years and in working in other outpatient practice settings over the years. While my experience has been with various diagnoses and behavioral disorders, my primary focus has been in the treatment of anxiety as well as depression. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). For twelve years I also worked as a Seminar Instructor with several continuing education groups providing day-long seminars around the United States on Grief, Bereavement, and Loss Therapy - Death and Non-Death Related. Over the past ten years, I also worked as an Adjunct Professor in Social Work for Shaw University, Raleigh North Carolina, teaching entry-level Social Work courses. What has been the most important factor for me over the years is the privilege to work with clients in developing trusting relationships that lead to an open team approach to counseling and effective outcomes.
My theoretical approach to counseling is primarily an eclectic one focusing primarily on a person's unique needs and the situation at the time. I believe in the importance of respect, sensitivity, compassion and always maintaining a nonjudgmental approach to counseling. The understanding and the acceptance of people for who they are and their situation, and then tailoring a treatment approach that allows for personal growth and positive outcomes is fundamental to me in my role as your therapist. Additionally, over the past 4 years I have focused on developing a deeper understanding of treatment approaches through the utilization of treatment strategies based on knowledge of the neuroscience principles in the treatment of mental health. I realize that taking this step to reach out and ask for help can be frightening and confusing. I congratulate you on taking this important first step, and I look forward to working with you to achieve your better life.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Linda is a wonderful person. She's a very thoughtful and empathetic therapist who also gets me laughing. I recommend her extremely highly.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Linda is lovely and really encourages me in the right direction. She has helped me think of different perspectives and has been a great help thus far!
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Great therapist
Written on Oct 31, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Linda is very intuitive and so helpful. I feel so much lighter after each of my sessions with Linda.
Written on Oct 31, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Linda is knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She gives helpful advice and seems to genuinely care about helping people.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief
Linda Blackburn is wonderful.
Written on Sep 26, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 9 months
Linda is very empathetic and you feel immediately connected with her. She passes zero judgements and uses science to back up her suggestions and analysis of situations. Highly recommend such a lovely person!
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
All I have to say is AMAZING
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Dr. Blackburn has been wonderful to work with. She’s easy to talk to, listens well, shares her own experiences/stories as a way to connect and relate, and offers sound guidance. I’ve enjoyed our work together so far and look forward to continuing to learn and grow!
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excelente and a caring therapist.
She is the best and so much professional
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Linda is amazing and always offers useful insight for my situation.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
So I really enjoy Mrs Linda
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Linda has been an excellent therapist. I came to BetterHelp to work on some challenges I was having with anxiety and grief. Linda helped me to focus on my strengths. She gave me many strategies to help me manage my anxiety. I found her knowledgeable and caring. I would recommend Linda to anyone looking to work on challenges associated with anxiety or grief.
Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Linda is very open to multiple styles of therapy and tending to the patient on specific needs and tailoring the therapy to work best.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Linda has been a true gift in my life! She gives me clarity and the skills I need to handle the challenges I’m facing. She has the expertise and experience, and it has helped me navigate a difficult year.
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’m already starting to see some great results in working with Linda for just two sessions. She is so kind and gives such great guidance, and I’m very grateful for my sessions with her. Amazing feedback and patience. Thank you Linda!!
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Linda has a lot of stories that at first I don't see what it has to do with my situation, but if I listen to the end, I find it connecting in meaningful ways that are more helpful than I initially expected!
Written on Mar 31, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to!
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Linda has been helping deal with some anger issues as well as some issues in my marriage. she has been a great help, very attentive and very caring.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Linda is wonderful. She is kind, patient, insightful and generous with her time. I have really enjoyed working with her and she has helped me a great deal.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
The first time I started talking with Linda, I felt broken, and weak...2 years later...I feel like a completely different person! I have nothing to say but how amazing she is
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Linda’s knowledge, perspective, empathy and guidance have helped me tremendously, through what is probably the most difficult thing I’ve ever been through.
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Linda is extremely supportive and attentive. I felt comfortable with her from the very start. She is also very knowledgeable and a great resource.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
I can't say enough great things about Linda and my experience with her. She is very skilled, caring, hard working, and extremely knowledgeable. She has given me so many tools and helped me improve as a person. I have always felt heard and and looked forward to our sessions. Thank you so much!
Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Wonderful
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Linda helped my understand so much stuff about myself, of course I recommend her !
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She has help me she’s help me with my confidence and how to reach out to others to help I have a progressive disease with my lungs Codp she helps me not to be scared, but a fight. I wish I was a better writer and let you know more but I’m dyslexic. i’ve been with other psychiatrist therapist, but I can’t say enough about Linda, and got someone special
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's helped me so much. Dealing with my grief and the myriad of swirling emotions that have accompanied it. Even just after two sessions of feel more equipped to tackle the unexpected emotions that I will experience daily
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
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Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
I have had 4 sessions with Linda and she has been a huge help to me and provided me with some great strategies on how to overcome my self esteem and anxiety issues. I would highly recommend
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Only two sessions in and I’m a very self aware individual but Linda has allowed me to see certain things about my life in a different way. She offers more understanding as to why I act/ do certain things. Looking forward to more sessions and more clarity to overcome my obstacles in life.
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Linda is very experienced and competent in her skills. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Linda, is a great support and offers many different practical strategies I can incorporate into my daily life. My sessions have been really helpful in seeing things from a different perspective.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I look forward to our ongoing therapy sessions, I find them helpful and my therapist’s recommendations thoughtful. This is a really great resource, I recommend Linda Blackburn.
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love working with Linda. Since we started our sessions, she really helped me get to know my worth. In addition, she helped me with advice on how to react in times of anxiety. As a result, I am more confident now, and everything improved in my life. I am looking forward every week to speak with her.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I am in the UK and was in desperate need of some help. Linda came back to me really fast and I really believed saved my life at that ime. She has been calm and considerate throughout and really listened when I was in need. She's been a God send to me and I'll never be able to thank her enough.
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Linda is amazing, genuine, and empathetic. She understood what I was coming from and she help put the right words when I was having trouble telling them. I’m not the best at explaining myself but she made it easy for me. Thanks Linda for our short time together! Would highly recommend.
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Linda is a very kind and competent counselor. I felt comfortable to share my thoughts and feelings with her after the first 10 minutes of my first session and she continues to encourage me to be vulnerable. Linda has made me confident in my journey to self acceptance while being extremely supportive and understanding!
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Linda has been nothing but helpful and empathetic to me. Anytime I need to talk she is there to listen. She understands when I need somebody to listen and somebody to give me tools to work through. She makes me feel very independent.
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Linda has been incredibly helpful, supportive, kind and reassuring. I feel so much more calm and less anxious knowing I have some strategies and techniques to help myself when I’m feeling out of control. Linda is a great listener and gives me insightful guidance in every session. I’m so grateful to Linda!
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Really helpful and tailors her help to your issue
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Linda was so helpful and helped to change the ways I think about my problems and anxieties. A delight to speak with and enjoyed our sessions.
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Linda has been truly amazing since our first session 2 months ago. She is incredibly knowledgeable and really listens to what you say and remembers specific details about things you tell her. She is very supportive, kind and makes you feel comfortable. She is honest, caring and really makes you feel cared for as she gives you so much time and help.
I tried 3 other therapists before working with Linda, and I’m glad I was matched with her as I almost gave up on therapy. Thank you for everything Linda, I’ve learnt a lot and will continue to apply the tools you’ve given me to keep improving my life.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Linda is very knowledgeable but also empathetic. It's a great combination. I feel like she listens and offers strategies that pertain to my specific needs.
Written on Jan 08, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Linda is so professional & extremely helpful throughout each session in such a caring, compassionate and non-judgemental way... After a few sessions with Linda I have gained invaluable knowledge to the way I think
& feel so much better in relation to my geelings of anxiety and stress. I would highly recommend Linda and thank you..
Written on Oct 08, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Linda is amazing. She takes the time to explain everything in lots of detail so it’s easy to follow. She always checks in to make sure things are going well and she always focuses on what’s most important during every session. Thank you for what you do, Linda!
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Linda is amazing and very compassionate. She helps me a lot and very patient with me. I was on Therapist finder journey till I met her! Thank you so much, Linda!
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Linda has been very supportive and kind, she has great experience and so far understands me as a person and my situation very well. She has provided me with some great tools, advice and information where I can proactively understand my feelings and thought patterns. I am very pleased that I was matched with Linda.. she is very lovely, professional, amazing listener and great counselor.
Written on Aug 29, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Linda is very knowledgeable and helped me identify the issues I'm having very thoroughly. It really helped me as knowing is half the battle, and I appreciate that it made me much more comfortable from the get go.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
From the first session I felt very comfortable with Linda. I felt understood and heard and didn’t feel like I was ever just talking at her. It was an easy conversation about some difficult things so I didn’t expect to feel comfortable enough straight away but I did. I’m very interested to see how my sessions with Linda continue but at the moment I feel I have more control over some of my emotions and a good outlook for the future.
Written on Jun 27, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Linda is absolutely amazing. I've been working with her for 2 months now and am very happy with the progress we've been making. She's not afraid to ask the hard questions, is very transparent about her methods, and has been very flexible in all ways possible. She truly wants the best for her clients and I'm very grateful to have been matched with her through Betterhelp.
Written on Apr 13, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
I have only completed one session with Linda and will be meeting with her once a week moving forward. I can't believe I've only completed one session because I feel like so much weight has been lifted off my shoulders already. She's so perceptive and understanding. She made so many incredible connections between my childhood and my current state of mental health. It's nice to have someone really get you and understand the deepest parts of you. I really feel this was a match made in Heaven and I am so excited to work with Linda again and again.
Written on Jan 28, 2020 after therapy with Linda for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Linda has been amazing over the last 10 weeks I've been working with her. I feel like I've made so much progress in understanding and dealing with my anxiety and depression. Linda has been very patient, understanding and focused. I couldn't have asked for a better Counsellor to help me through this hard time.
Written on Dec 31, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Linda is so professional and I always feel better after reading her messages.
Written on Nov 24, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I am very glad and grateful to have met Linda as my counsellor. She is very genuine, understanding, approachable and professional with her craft. She was able to empower with a new understanding, and teach me tools to overcome my issues and step into life with a more positive outlook. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Nov 12, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 4 weeks
I’ve only had a few conversations with Linda but I can already speak very highly of her. She speaks with integrity, compassion and knowledge which eases the anxiety of counseling. She doesn’t overstep in the questions she asks but will lightly push for answers. Thank you for dedicating your life to helping others out, it’s always appreciated.
Written on Oct 25, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I have only been communicating with Linda for a short while, however I find her to be very compassionate and supportive with a very clear understanding of my troubles. She is very perceptive and knowledgeable and I have good faith that she will offer me good coping mechanisms.
Written on Sep 30, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I've been working with Linda for a couple of weeks now and I have been very impressed. She understands what I am trying to accomplish and has practical ways to help with that. I really like her so far.
Written on Sep 23, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
Linda is undoubtedly very skilled at what she does. She is supportive, without judgment and very honest which is essential. I feel comfortable to share my thoughts at any given time and know that I’ll have her support, reassurance and guidance in return. She is very constructive and gives great advice.
Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Linda is a wonderful, wonderful person and most of all, a professional who knows how to deal with people's mind.
Written on Sep 16, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Linda and I have only been working together for a few weeks but already she has been so helpful. She’s helped me really focus on what steps I need to take to get to a better place. I love that I’m able to text what I’m thinking at any given time it really makes it easy to fit what I need into my busy schedule.
Written on Aug 20, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management
If you undertake to counsel with Linda Blackburn, I hope you are ready to have an advocate to help you deal with your issues, and reach your goals. Linda is very kind but does not shy away from difficult questions. She is a professional and a friend. I couldn't recommend her more.
Written on Aug 15, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks
Linda is very supportive. She regularly checks in and pushes me to dig into the reasons behind my actions and thoughts.
Written on Aug 15, 2019 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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