Rae Linkous , LPC

Rae Linkous is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, and adults through complex life challenges. She focuses on family dynamics, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and identity concerns, offering practical guidance for issues such as anger, self-esteem, grief, bipolar disorder, and caregiver stress. Her approach centers on building a strong therapeutic connection and empowering clients to reclaim agency in their lives, especially when past experiences or trauma have made them feel limited.

Grounded and straightforward, Rae blends education about how the brain responds to stress and trauma with targeted therapeutic techniques to encourage meaningful change. She draws on trauma-focused methods alongside client-centered and solution-oriented strategies, tailoring treatment to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Her clinical background includes an internship at a domestic violence shelter and extensive work in residential treatment, followed by outpatient practice serving both youth and adults with complex trauma histories and behaviors such as self-harm, suicidal ideation, and aggression.

Rae earned a BS in pre-med biology, chemistry, and psychology from Bluefield College in 2012 and an M.Ed. in Human Services and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College in 2015. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she integrates modalities such as TF-CBT, client-centered work, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and DBT to meet each client's unique needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rae frequently uses trauma-focused therapy to address the effects of abuse, neglect, and other adverse experiences. This approach helps clients process traumatic events and develop skills for managing symptoms that interfere with daily life. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their goals and feel supported while making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool in her practice, focusing on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and building practical strategies to shift them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rae works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques and pacing so treatment fits each individual. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and effective for the person in front of her.

Online therapy with Rae is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographical constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client's situation.