Therapist profile
Alesha Perkins
Practical, goal-focused social work support
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- Nonjudgmental approach
- Goal oriented
- Evidence informed
About Alesha
Alesha uses straightforward, nonjudgmental conversation to understand what matters to each person. She listens carefully and works collaboratively to identify small steps that lead toward clearer thinking and steadier behavior. Sessions emphasize real-world strategies that clients can try between meetings.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the client's own goals first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new ways of reacting. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits, and Solution-Focused techniques help hone concrete next steps.
Alesha describes her style as easygoing and authentic, which many people find makes it easier to talk honestly. She aims to empower clients to make their own choices and to move toward goals without feeling judged. Practical tools and clear goals guide the work together.
People interested in coping with life changes often choose her for straightforward help turning difficult moments into manageable plans. She invites prospective clients to reach out and begin with a short matching questionnaire to see if her style fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Alesha uses client-centered work to focus on each person's goals and what matters most to them. This approach means sessions start with listening, then shape the conversation around the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thought and behavior patterns and try small experiments to see what changes how they feel.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will talk with clients about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for more flexible scheduling. It also supports simpler check-ins when life gets hectic and lets people work from a quieter setting or take a brief session during a break without arranging travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Alesha helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her typical therapy style?
She describes her style as nonjudgmental and empathetic, focusing on collaboration and goal-setting to help clients make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience providing therapy to people across a range of concerns and settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina. Her licenses include NC LCSW and VA LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.