- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Larcetta
Larcetta Linear is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse. Her profile also notes work with guilt and shame and multicultural issues.
Linear uses a person-centered style that keeps the client's perspective central. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. She blends solution-focused work with approaches that encourage reflection and skill building.
She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness-based practices are used to build tolerance for strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make concrete changes in work, habits, or relationships.
In sessions she talks through current problems and sets short-term goals together. The work can include practicing new coping skills, shifting thought patterns, and planning actionable next steps. She has experience supporting people who carry guilt or shame tied to family, faith, relationships, or past choices.
Over her career she has also worked with people managing overlapping physical and mental health concerns, such as chronic pain with depression. Her approach aims to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to accomplish. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
She blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation is guided by the client's concerns and pace, allowing the therapist to respond to what matters most. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions.Mindfulness Therapy is also used to help people notice feelings without reacting immediately. Simple breathing and grounding exercises can be taught and rehearsed during a session to build tolerance for strong emotions like shame or panic.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then recommend practical methods to try. If an approach does not fit, adjustments are made together so the work stays relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy as part of their regular routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with adults carrying guilt and shame from family, faith, relationships, or past choices alongside anxiety, depression, and grief.
How would she approach guilt in sessions?
She uses a person-centered and solution-focused approach, combining CBT and mindfulness to notice patterns and practice new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in the counseling field with a wide range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I follow to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.