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Gregory Wilson

Gregory Wilson, LCSW

Virginia

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Family concerns

  • CBT focus
  • Attachment work
  • Motivational interviewing

About Gregory

Gregory Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of clinical experience in Virginia. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Sessions focus on concrete problems and practical steps rather than abstract labels.

He draws on experience from long-term work in behavioral health settings to help people sort through messy situations. Gregory uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that fuel anger and frustration. He helps people notice triggers, practice different responses, and try out small changes between sessions.

The approach blends hands-on techniques from cognitive behavioral methods with a client-centered style. That means he helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then experiments with new ways of acting. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and family dynamics.

Gregory also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. For people dealing with addiction, separation, or fatherhood challenges, the focus is on practical next steps and manageable goals. He aims for clear, doable tools rather than lengthy theory.

Sessions typically look like a conversational review of recent events, a focus on one or two skills to try, and planning for what to practice afterward. People who are worn down by repeated arguments or by built-up resentment may find this approach useful for reducing reactivity and improving communication.

How Gregory’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect reactions now. It can help people understand why certain interactions trigger strong anger and how to change those patterns in relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thoughts that escalate anger and practice alternative responses in real situations.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method for increasing readiness to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about taking different actions in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to emphasize. That choice is made together based on what the client wants to accomplish.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time around work or family duties. Many people find that practicing skills between sessions helps transfer changes into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to anger?

He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include impulsivity, communication problems, and forgiveness.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is practical and conversational. He uses client-centered listening alongside skill-based methods to try new responses to anger.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health settings. That background includes work with military and veteran healthcare populations.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what about cost?

Session cost varies with location and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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