Therapist profile
Genera Gilliam, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC - Anger and Stress support
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 9629
- NPI1669719761
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Genera
Genera Gilliam is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, and questions about identity and life changes.
Her work is straightforward and practical. She helps people identify what they want to change, then uses clear strategies to shift thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Sessions often focus on skills you can use between appointments to manage impulses, reduce reactivity, and handle tense situations more calmly.
Genera draws on client-centered principles, so the person in the room leads the priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, and solution-focused methods to build small, achievable steps forward. That mix is aimed at making progress without long, vague plans.
She has worked in schools, agencies, and private practice, providing individual and group counseling as well as family work when appropriate. Her background includes crisis intervention, anger management, stress management, and grief support among other areas. Genera collaborates with community resources when that helps a person's goals.
Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Arts in Counseling from North Carolina Central University. Genera uses a practical approach and clear techniques to help people make measurable changes in how they respond to stress and anger.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Genera commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered work focuses on the person's goals and preferences, letting the client steer priorities while the therapist provides support and reflection. Cognitive behavioral therapy examines patterns of thought and behavior and builds practical skills to reduce reactivity and manage anger triggers.She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people notice their bodily and emotional signals without immediately reacting. Mindfulness can be useful for lowering the intensity of strong feelings and creating space for different responses. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process; she collaborates with each person to decide what fits their goals and daily life.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into a busy schedule, make it easier to attend regularly, or allow quicker check-ins between commitments. Talk with her about practical needs and preferences so appointments can be arranged in a way that works with work, family, and other obligations.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as impulsivity and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, client-centered approach that emphasizes clear strategies. Sessions focus on skills, thinking patterns, and small steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in schools, agencies, and private practice with individual, group, and family counseling roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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