Therapist profile
Aleisa Keels Wilson, LCSW
LCSW - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Aleisa
Aleisa Keels Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience in psychotherapy. She practices in North Carolina and has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship trouble, parenting strain, and substance use issues.
Aleisa has spent decades helping people who have faced physical trauma, emotional or verbal abuse, and co-occurring mental health and addiction problems. She also addresses career stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Family and parenting topics are listed among her focus areas, including blended family issues and caregiver stress.
Her work draws on client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral methods. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they fit the situation. Sessions involve talking through problems, identifying practical steps, and testing different ways of responding to difficult thoughts and behaviors.
Aleisa aims to match conversation and planning to each person's needs. That can mean short goal-focused sessions or deeper work on patterns that repeat at home. She helps people look at relationship patterns, communication problems, codependency, and issues around separation or divorce.
Clients should expect straightforward conversations about coping skills, behavioral changes, and next steps they can try between sessions. To begin, the site process asks visitors to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps people feel understood and supports clearer thinking about personal goals and relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people learn practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behavior patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust plans based on how a person responds. That collaboration helps decide whether to concentrate on skills practice, motivational work, or short-term problem solving.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. The practical value of online sessions is being able to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, scheduling around work, avoiding travel time, and keeping regular check-ins between appointments. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, parenting strain, trauma and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is interactive and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a broad range of issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and practices in North Carolina with licensure also documented for Florida.
Are sessions offered in any language besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients currently.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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