Aisha Gilliam
LPC
Calm, practical support for stressful times
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- Compassionate listener
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About Aisha
She approaches work in a practical, person-centered way. Sessions are grounded in Client-Centered Therapy, where the client's needs guide the conversation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems stuck. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set concrete goals and small steps forward.
Across seven years of work she has practiced in schools, hospitals, and private settings. That variety gives her experience with different life stages and situations, from young adult issues to postpartum and veteran concerns. Aisha aims to tailor methods to what each person needs rather than following one fixed plan.
People describe her style as compassionate and patient. She emphasizes clear, practical tools alongside supportive listening. Sessions focus on what clients want to change and on building skills to handle day-to-day challenges.
If someone is hoping to make a change, Aisha supports goal setting and small, measurable steps. She encourages people to bring what matters most into sessions so progress connects to real life. The work is collaborative and paced to the client's comfort level.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Texas
Languages
English
How her methods translate to online work
Aisha uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. This approach means conversations start with the client's priorities and move at their pace. It is useful for emotional concerns like grief, relationship stress, and self-esteem issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another main tool she uses. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, anger, or stress. It includes practical exercises and skills that clients can practice between sessions to see change over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with clients to choose which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape goals, homework, and the pacing of sessions so the work stays relevant to daily life.
Session logistics are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins during a workday, or avoid being on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice skills, set small goals, and track progress over time.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Missouri
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Missouri)
- LPC · No. 2019000930
- License (Texas)
- LPC · No. 89646
- NPI
- 1346830080
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Aisha supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also focuses on chronic pain and illness, life purpose, postpartum depression, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in a person-centered way that combines listening with practical tools. Sessions emphasize goals, small steps, and skills you can use between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of experience working in schools, hospitals, and private practice. That variety informs her approach to different life stages and settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and works in Missouri with licenses listed for MO LPC and TX LPC.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.