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Alesha Perkins

Alesha Perkins

LCSW

North Carolina

Practical, goal-focused therapy with empathy

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Virginia / 0904009097; LCSW, North Carolina / C008548
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Nonjudgmental listening
    • Goal oriented
    • Action focused

    About Alesha

    Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work and focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can set and pursue their own goals.

    Alesha uses a mix of practical methods in sessions. She leans on client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and solution-focused techniques to map out small, achievable steps.

    Her style is described as easygoing and authentic. She encourages people to take the lead in their healing and supports decision-making without judgment. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and concrete actions instead of long-term abstract talk.

    Across her career she has worked in a variety of settings and with people facing many kinds of challenges, from substance use struggles to complicated medical or life changes. That background informs a practical approach that aims to meet people where they are.

    People who choose Alesha can expect direct, empathetic conversation and help turning goals into manageable steps. She invites interested individuals to begin by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

  2. Approaches for online progress and practical change

    Alesha combines Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people create real change. Motivational Interviewing focuses on gentle, guided conversations that help someone find their own reasons for change and increase motivation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons priorities and lived experience, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the client can decide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific techniques to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Alesha collaborates with each person to identify goals, tries different strategies, and adjusts the approach based on what is helpful and what the client prefers. The process is shared and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue momentum between in-person visits or when life gets busy. Licensed professionals can apply these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and Alesha will help tailor the work to fit practical needs and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Virginia, North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she commonly address?

    Alesha works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family worries, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is nonjudgmental and empathetic. She emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and practical steps that help people move forward.

    What is her clinical background?

    She has 15 years of experience providing therapy in a variety of settings and has worked with adults, children, and geriatric populations across many presenting concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She holds the LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina. She also holds licensure in Virginia as noted in her background.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not work with international clients at this time.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin therapy?

    To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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