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Gregory Wilson

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Gregory Wilson, LCSW

Virginia

LCSW - Anger and Family Concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904005232
  • NPI1932399151
  • Experience30 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationVirginia

About

  • Anger management
  • CBT methods
  • Veteran support

About Gregory

Gregory Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life changes.

He draws on a long career in military behavioral health and veterans' care. That background informs how he approaches issues like adjustment after service, addiction and recovery, and high-pressure roles such as first responders. He also has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and blended family stresses.

In sessions he uses straightforward, skills-based methods. He helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and reactions and practices alternative responses. He also works on communication skills, managing impulses, and repairing strained relationships.

Gregory uses approaches that include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and elements of the Gottman Method. He combines these methods to address specific problems such as anger, codependency, or substance misuse.

People can expect clear, goal-focused sessions that address practical steps between meetings. He supports work on motivation, relapse prevention, and coping strategies for sudden changes. Sessions aim to reduce explosive reactions and build more reliable ways of handling frustration.

He practices in Virginia and works in English. Because international clients are not accepted, prospective clients should confirm session options and formats before booking. To begin, users follow the site's intake flow to match and schedule an initial meeting.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape responses to stress and anger. Online work uses conversation to map patterns, then practices new ways of relating that reduce defensive or explosive reactions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's perspective and goals. In remote sessions the therapist listens for what matters most and helps people name practical steps they can try between meetings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that feed anger. Online CBT sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new responses, and assigning brief exercises to change patterns over time.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and comfort with different methods. Together they pick strategies and adjust them as progress unfolds.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, sessions without needing travel, or meetings that use less bandwidth when video is difficult. These practical benefits help sessions become a regular part of daily routines rather than an added burden.

Areas of focus

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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he address?

He works with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and problems with impulse control. Family conflict and fatherhood issues are also noted focus areas.

How does he approach anger in therapy?

He uses practical, skills-based work such as identifying triggers, changing unhelpful thoughts, and rehearsing different responses. Sessions blend attachment-informed and client-centered techniques with CBT tools.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has 30 years of clinical practice, including service as an Army behavioral health officer and work in VA mental healthcare. That experience shapes his approach to stress, addiction, and transition issues.

What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia. He practices in Virginia and bases services on that licensure.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should confirm their eligibility before proceeding.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and region.

What do I do to get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The intake flow guides you through next steps.

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