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Gregory Wilson

At a glance

Experience
30 years
Based in
Virginia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistVirginia

Gregory Wilson, LCSW

Experienced Virginia LCSW focused on practical support

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCSW Virginia 0904005232

NPI1932399151

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  • Service and civilian life
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family concerns

About Gregory

Gregory Wilson is an LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, family strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He works with people who are facing big transitions or persistent day-to-day pressures. He practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English.

He draws on approaches that emphasize relationships and practical skills. In sessions he listens closely, helps people name what matters, and tests small changes that can make things easier. He uses techniques from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape responses, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Gregory’s background includes long work in military and veteran health settings. That experience informs how he understands service-related stress and transitions to civilian life. He also has a history helping people with addiction, family conflict, and emotional impulsivity.

Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. He helps set clear, manageable steps and revisits progress each week. The work can include practicing new ways to speak with family members, managing strong emotions, or building routines that support steady recovery.

People who choose him should expect a calm, nonjudgmental space and a practical focus on what to try next. To begin, users follow the site’s Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and reduce repeating the same conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It’s useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and therapist choose techniques that fit the person’s needs and adjust them as progress is tracked.

The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to keep regular momentum during transitions or recovery without changing daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Gregory help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, substance concerns, and fatherhood issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He practices in a client-centered, nonjudgmental way and focuses on clear, manageable goals. Sessions mix listening with practical steps people can try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

Gregory has 30 years of clinical experience, including work in military and veteran health care and behavioral health roles. That background shapes how he approaches transitions and service-related stress.

Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?

He is based in Virginia and holds the LCSW credential listed as VA LCSW.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The therapist’s original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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