Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Aerial Graham, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C019793
- NPI
- 1053250282
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Aerial supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self-esteem work
About Aerial
Aerial Graham is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Aerial works with adults who want practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to make sessions straightforward and focused. In conversation she listens for what’s causing the most disruption in daily life, then helps build strategies to manage those problems. Sessions emphasize coping skills, rebuilding confidence, and steps to reduce harmful behaviors.
Aerial describes her practice as culturally responsive. She pays attention to clients' backgrounds and spiritual perspectives. That includes an awareness of issues that can affect Black clients and the impact of culture on how people experience stress and recovery.
Her style is collaborative - she works with people to set clear goals and track progress. That might mean practicing new responses, changing routines, or trying different ways to manage cravings and mood dips. The focus is on small, practical changes that add up.
People who prefer a direct, work-oriented approach tend to do well with her. She explains options in plain language and checks in about how strategies are working. To begin, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Aerial works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. One common approach she uses helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety or low mood, then practices alternative responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach is useful for managing worry, negative self-talk, and depressive symptoms.Another method emphasizes learning and practicing coping strategies for urges and cravings related to addictions. It breaks problems into manageable steps, teaches relapse prevention skills, and builds routines that reduce risk. These techniques are practical and task-focused, aimed at changing specific behaviors over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted based on what helps in real life and what feels doable for the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists can also adapt activities for audio-only or video-based meetings depending on what works best for a client's situation.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques in a practical, collaborative way to build coping skills and track progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, and addictive behaviors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers