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Gregory Wilson

Gregory Wilson

LCSW

Therapist · Virginia · 30+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for daily challenges

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  • Anger and stress help
  • Goal focused work
  • Relationship centered

About Gregory

Gregory Wilson is an LCSW with thirty years of clinical experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. His style is straightforward and practical, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.

Wilson draws on approaches that focus on relationships and present problems. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current reactions. He also uses client-centered methods that follow what each person brings to the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult moments and plan small, concrete steps. Sessions often focus on real-life skills for managing anger, improving communication, and pacing change. He helps people practice new ways of responding, not just talk about problems.

Wilson’s background includes long work in military and veteran health care and behavioral health settings. That experience informs how he supports people dealing with transition, trauma, and recovery from substance problems. He also brings experience with family-related challenges such as blended family issues and fatherhood concerns.

Therapy plans are tailored to what each person needs and wants to achieve. He encourages collaboration, clear goals, and measurable steps so progress is easier to see. People who want straightforward guidance and practical skills often find this approach helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and connections. In practice this means talking about patterns in close relationships and testing small changes to improve trust and response. Client-Centered Therapy centers on what the person brings to sessions, listening closely and following the client’s priorities to build momentum toward goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to reduce anger and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining approaches over time and adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also make some check-ins shorter when needed, or allow a person to choose audio-only if video feels like too much. Discuss practical scheduling and format needs during the initial matching so sessions align with everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Virginia
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Virginia)
LCSW · No. 0904005232
NPI
1932399151

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 Gregory address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, substance issues, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a practical, client-centered style that emphasizes clear goals and small steps. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has thirty years of clinical practice, including work in military behavioral health and veteran care. That background shapes how he supports people facing transitions and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LCSW and practices in Virginia. The profile lists his credential as LCSW and his location as Virginia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s 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.
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