Linda Jarels

Linda Jarels is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addictions, and major life changes. She also pays particular attention to concerns related to HIV and AIDS and the emotional impact of chronic health issues.

Her work is straightforward and collaborative. She listens to each person’s story and helps them build practical coping skills. Sessions aim to strengthen self-esteem, manage strong emotions like anger, and set small, achievable goals.

Over two decades she has developed a steady, empathetic style that centers the client's priorities. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to shape treatment in simple, understandable ways. Mindfulness and solution-focused elements are woven in when helpful.

Linda encourages people to try strategies that fit their daily life. She supports clients through grief and life transitions by focusing on what can be changed now and what can be accepted. The emphasis is on realistic steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her practice is aimed at adults seeking a calm, practical approach to difficult emotions and life shifts. Prospective clients should follow the site’s process to begin, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Linda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy forms another part of her practice by prioritizing the client’s perspective, listening deeply, and following each person’s pace to build trust and clarity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also a common part of sessions, focusing on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to improve mood and functioning. That approach often helps with stress, low mood, and problems that feel overwhelming in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Linda will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the mix as progress is made. This shared decision-making helps keep therapy practical and relevant.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel, and it can reduce travel time and wait between appointments. Ask about current scheduling and session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.