LinTiya McCleary , LPC, LCMHC

LinTiya McCleary is a licensed counselor with five years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and confidence concerns. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and is licensed to practice in both South Carolina and North Carolina, with license numbers SC LPC 9092 and NC LCMHC 18716.

Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with individualized care that adapts to each person's needs and goals. She draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work to address issues such as attachment and communication problems, control struggles, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, financial stress, mood disorders, narcissistic dynamics, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.

LinTiya emphasizes a collaborative process that tailors conversation and treatment planning to each individual's circumstances. She supports people through the early steps of seeking change and works with them to build practical skills, clarify values, and pursue more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit For You?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that best fits their life - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain regular care alongside work, family, and other commitments.

Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and clients retain the option to switch to a different therapist if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. This approach can expand access to professional support while preserving many of the therapeutic benefits associated with traditional counseling.