Preston Page, LCSW

Preston Page is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of counseling experience. He draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Preston aims to help people become the person they want to be, offering steady, down-to-earth support during hard times.

He has worked across settings, including private practice, local mental health clinics, inpatient mental health, and substance abuse programs. He also served 23 years in the U.S. Army, including active duty and National Guard, and has experience supporting service members as a Military and Family Life Counselor at Fort Bragg and other locations.

In sessions he focuses on everyday changes that matter - sleep, eating, relationships, coping with grief, and managing addiction or chronic illness. He also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and career challenges. Additional interests include aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and topics related to gender and sexuality.

Preston uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those methods are mixed to match what each person needs in the moment. He prefers straightforward conversation and practical steps people can try between meetings.

He lives in Virginia, is married, and has four children and eight grandchildren. Outside of work he describes a personal connection to the natural world and keeps a notable beard that often earns him the nickname Santa.

How Preston’s approaches fit into online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and finding purpose when life feels stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting the person’s own pace of change, which can help build trust and clarity about goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers practical exercises to change them, useful for problems like sleep, anger, and addictive behaviors.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Preston will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor methods collaboratively. He adapts techniques as sessions progress so people can test what helps and adjust plans over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen from many locations. Licensed professionals can use different methods over video or phone to guide skill practice, process emotions, and set manageable steps for change.