- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Communication skills
About Perry
Perry Bagley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina with 18 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, relationship tensions, parenting concerns, and life changes. Perry helps people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions or repeated patterns they want to change.
He focuses on creating mental space so reactions don’t automatically control behavior. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and feelings as they arise, and learning simple ways to respond rather than react. That approach is practical and skills-based, aimed at reducing the grip of shame, guilt, or resentment.
Perry uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered way of working. He guides people toward staying grounded in the present and letting go of unhelpful thought patterns. The work often involves clarifying values so choices line up with what matters most.
In practice he breaks big problems into manageable steps. People learn short exercises to use between sessions and ways to handle triggering situations with less escalation. Conversations cover communication habits, control issues, and patterns that repeat in relationships.
He also addresses caregiving stress, fatherhood issues, addictions, grief, and midlife concerns. The focus is on practical change - clearer thinking, steadier reactions, and better connection with others.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It focuses on values-based action so someone can respond in line with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. A client-centered stance means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace while offering guidance and tools.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Perry will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday demands. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize present-moment grounding, thought-pattern work, or values-focused exercises.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. If you need shorter check-ins that require less bandwidth or prefer not to be on camera sometimes, mention that during scheduling so format options can be confirmed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking to make sure they fit your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
Perry works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addiction, depression, and related life changes listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered style and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose different responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional regulation, relationships, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.