Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I have always found that making connections with others is what drives change. I want to be able to provide others with that connection to help them find the best version of themselves and to help them through challenging situations in their lives. With my own personal experiences in my childhood, my goal has always been to help others overcome their circumstances, to show them they are not limited by their experiences and trauma.
What would you say to a potential client?
*This world is full of things and situations that make us feel powerless and not in charge of out own lives. My philosophy, and what drives my approach to therapy, is about learning to take control over yourself despite what is going on around you, or what has happened to you. You are the ultimate driver in your life, you find power within yourself.
How does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
*I am a no nonsense, down to Earth individual. I feel that I am straight forward and that helps me challenge clients to address the most difficult areas in their lives, the areas in which that hold them back from their full potential. I also believe that education is key, understanding how the brain works and how trauma affects the brain, it’s about using these concepts to help drive change.
Brief description of Work Experience?
*I did my internship at a Domestic Violence shelter for women and children as well as therapeutic day counseling in school settings. I have worked the past 7 years in residential treatment, 1 year doing outpatient, specializing in kids and teens with complex and severe trauma. I have worked extensively with self-harm, suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, anger, aggression, defiance/conduct, family conflict, sexualized behaviors, trauma (sexual, physical, neglect, mental/psychological). I currently work outpatient therapy seeing both adults and children.
Brief description of Education background?
*BS in Pre-med Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology from Bluefield College in 2012
*M.Ed. In Human Services and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College in 2015
My modalities include, but are not limited to, TF-CBT, Client Centered, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, DBT. I do not believe in a one size fits all therapy approach and try to cater my therapies to the need of the client.
My modalities include, but are not limited to, TF-CBT, Client Centered, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, DBT. I do not believe in a one size fits all therapy approach and try to cater my therapies to the need of the client.
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Rae Linkous is a licensed professional counselor based in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults. Her practice focuses on family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger management, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
She became a counselor motivated by a belief that human connection sparks meaningful change. Drawing on personal childhood experiences, Rae aims to help people move beyond the limitations of their past and to support them in discovering their strongest selves.
Rae’s therapeutic approach centers on empowering clients to reclaim agency in their lives despite difficult circumstances. She emphasizes practical strategies and education about how trauma affects the brain, using that understanding to inform treatment and encourage lasting change.
Known for a no-nonsense, down-to-earth style, Rae is direct and transparent in sessions, which she uses to challenge clients to face the areas that hold them back. She values teaching clients about the biology of trauma alongside skill-building, believing that knowledge paired with action helps drive progress.
Her clinical background includes an internship at a domestic violence shelter for women and children and work in therapeutic day counseling within school settings. She spent seven years in residential treatment and one year in outpatient care, specializing in youth with complex and severe trauma. Rae has extensive experience addressing self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, anger and aggression, defiance and conduct issues, family conflict, sexualized behaviors, and multiple forms of trauma including sexual, physical, neglect, and psychological. She currently provides outpatient therapy to both adults and children.
Rae holds a Bachelor of Science in Pre-med Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology from Bluefield College (2012) and a Master of Education in Human Services and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College (2015). She is licensed to practice counseling in Tennessee and Virginia.
Her therapeutic modalities include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), client-centered therapy, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Rae does not follow a one-size-fits-all model and adapts interventions to meet each client’s unique needs.
Many people wonder whether therapy conducted online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most situations.
A major benefit of remote care is flexibility – clients can meet with a therapist in the format that fits their life, whether by video, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistent treatment alongside work, school, or family responsibilities.
All therapists involved are licensed professionals, and patients may switch therapists at any time if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to address everyday mental health concerns while fitting treatment into a busy schedule.
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