Linda Hylton, LPCC

Ohio · 5 years in practice

Linda Hylton is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LPCC, Ohio: E.2404626 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1790249811 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Linda

Linda Hylton is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. She focuses on clear tools clients can use between sessions to feel more grounded and in control. Linda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful patterns.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Her practice includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help process traumatic memories when appropriate.

Background and approach

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where personal values and spiritual beliefs are respected. Linda aims to help people develop more self-compassion, work through guilt and shame, and clarify life purpose. She emphasizes small, doable steps rather than overwhelming plans.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience working with mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, workplace strain, and money-related tensions. Sessions focus on practical strategies and emotional skills that fit each person’s day-to-day life.

Linda helps people facing life transitions, self-harm thoughts, or challenges with self-love by pairing structured approaches with empathetic listening. She encourages clients to practice new skills between sessions and tracks progress over time. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better coping for everyday demands.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Linda names

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Online support

Using CBT, DBT, and EMDR in online care

Linda often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve identifying patterns, trying new ways of thinking, and practicing real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and depression.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are practical and can be practiced between sessions to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive responses.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is included in her approach to help people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity when that work is needed. EMDR sessions focus on pacing and grounding so clients proceed at a manageable rate.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the nature of the concern to decide whether CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, or a mix is the best fit. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to individual needs.

Online formats offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls are useful for standard therapy work and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can fit a tight schedule or lower-bandwidth situations. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Linda works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on caregiver stress, guilt and shame, life purpose, and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines practical skills training with empathic listening. Sessions emphasize clear tools from CBT and DBT and collaborative planning.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience helping people with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an Ohio LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not accepting international clients and provides services to people located in Ohio.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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