LinTiya McCleary, LPC, LCMHC

LinTiya McCleary is a licensed counselor based in North Carolina who brings five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, low self-esteem, and motivation concerns. She works with clients across a wide range of life issues including attachment and communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and mood disorders. Her practice also addresses concerns related to money and financial stress, narcissistic dynamics, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and women's issues.

She practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s individual circumstances and goals. LinTiya emphasizes collaborative care, meeting clients where they are and helping them take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to help clients build confidence, improve relationships, and find greater clarity about life purpose.

LinTiya holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - both indicate formal training and state licensure to provide mental health therapy. Her licenses include SC LPC 9092 and NC LCMHC 18716. She provides services in English and offers appointments through a range of remote formats to accommodate different needs.

Approaches for Online Counseling and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and finding motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to change them - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance from the therapist, supporting clients as they discover their own solutions and strengthen self-esteem and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and LinTiya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adapt strategies over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a convenient location. These options support steady progress while allowing the therapist and client to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective.