- 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 practicing in North Carolina. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Aleisa takes a straightforward, interactive approach. She centers conversations on the person in front of her and uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address current problems. In sessions she listens for what matters most, helps name patterns that cause trouble, and works with clients to try different ways of responding.
Her work often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques added when helpful. That mix is used to reduce anxiety, address substance use, repair communication, and manage strong feelings like anger. The therapist and client plan steps that fit daily life.
Aleisa has long experience with people who have trauma histories, domestic violence, and co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, blended family challenges, abandonment wounds, codependency, and issues around commitment and control.
She describes her style as interactive and respectful. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to set goals and practical next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Aleisa commonly combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, which helps people clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions like anger and anxiety.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their situation and goals, adjusting techniques as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or busy days. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and can let people meet with a licensed professional from their own routine. Practical considerations like quieter surroundings, camera use, or connection type can be discussed when arranging the first appointment to match what will work best.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and person-centered. She uses practical conversations to identify patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and previously has held licensure in Florida; she practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.