Linda Wiley, LICSW

Linda Wiley is a licensed therapist in Washington with 15 years of professional experience. She holds the credential LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and indicates advanced training in clinical social work. Over her career she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, as well as those navigating significant life transitions.

Wiley emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and adapts conversation and treatment plans to each individual’s situation. She focuses on identifying a person’s strengths and partnering to create a clear path toward the changes they want to make. Her approach is collaborative and personalized, aiming to match interventions to a client’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Linda Wiley

Linda Wiley uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s experiences and goals. This approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and collaboration, and can be especially helpful for navigating life transitions, building self-esteem, and addressing relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can support people working with anxiety, stress, low motivation, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-focused awareness and practical coping strategies that can reduce repetitive worry and assist with stress management and adapting to loss. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Linda Wiley will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust techniques as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend these approaches to match what a client finds most useful.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, improved accessibility for those with mobility or transportation challenges, and continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.