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Online therapist

Greg Hilgert

Supportive family-focused counseling

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Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
23 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Greg

Greg Hilgert is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) offering practical support for family and parenting concerns. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, depression, and parenting challenges. Greg pays attention to each person’s situation and meets people where they are.

He keeps language plain and works in a straightforward way so parents can understand next steps quickly. He brings 23 years of experience across diverse clinical settings.

Background and approach

That experience informs how he tailors sessions to a family’s needs. He draws from cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses client-centered listening to prioritize what matters most to the family.

Greg is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based trauma approach that can help when past events keep coming up. He combines EMDR with mindfulness practices to help reduce reactive moments and rebuild calm. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels stalled or confusing.

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills. Parents can expect straightforward strategies for communication, setting boundaries, and managing stress. Greg works with families on issues like fatherhood concerns, codependency, communication problems, and coping after disasters.

He practices in North Carolina and provides services in English. His license is LCMHC, NC LCMHC 11168. For families who prefer online options, he offers multiple session formats to fit busy schedules.

Approaches that translate well to online family work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each family member’s view. In sessions the therapist reflects what is said and helps families choose the next steps that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT looks at how thoughts and actions affect emotions and behavior, and teaches simple skills to change those patterns to reduce anxiety or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Greg will talk with the family about goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps match methods like CBT or EMDR to the family’s needs and preferences rather than locking into one way of working.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls let families meet face-to-face from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and keep momentum without long travel times.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Greg commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Greg uses a straightforward, client-centered style. He listens first, then helps set clear goals and practical steps for change.
What kind of background does he bring?
He has 23 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, working with individuals, couples, and families on mood, substance, and interpersonal problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical mental health counselor - LCMHC, license NC LCMHC 11168, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
23 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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