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Online therapist

Alesha Perkins

Practical, empathic support for family and parenting

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Alesha

Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds licensure in North Carolina and brings a long history of working in multiple care settings. She is comfortable working with adults and older adults and focuses on family and parenting concerns among other life challenges.

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance-related problems. She also addresses relationship strain, parenting questions, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Sessions are guided by practical goals that clients set together with her. Alesha uses straightforward, empathetic listening and encourages clients to keep their own autonomy. Her style is nonjudgmental and down-to-earth, which many people find makes it easier to talk about difficult issues.

She helps clients identify small, manageable steps toward clearer choices and steadier routines. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to change unhelpful thoughts, clarify values and motivation, and build specific strategies for daily life.

People who want practical problem solving and calm, steady support may find her approach helpful. She aims to collaborate on goals and supports families and parents as they work through transitions and stressful periods.

Approaches and online options for practical family support

Alesha commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that make stress or low mood worse. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person identify their own goals and values.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions can be adjusted over time so techniques feel relevant and useful for daily life.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options allow flexibility for busy parents and families who need different ways to connect. Video and phone let conversations feel most like an in-person visit, while chat and messaging can work well for quick check-ins and step-by-step support.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting questions, self-esteem, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is nonjudgmental and empathetic. She focuses on practical steps and encourages client autonomy while listening carefully to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing therapy in a variety of settings and with multiple age groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - NC LCSW C008548 and VA LCSW 0904009097, and she practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English

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