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Aleisa Keels Wilson

Aleisa Keels Wilson, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina
LCSW, licence C005824
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW8628
NPI
1134568397
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

These details come from information Aleisa 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

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Aleisa

Aleisa Keels Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship trouble, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and related concerns. Her background includes helping those coping with career strain, burnout and compassion fatigue.

She uses practical talk and focused techniques to address everyday problems. Sessions draw on client-centered work to listen and reflect, and on cognitive behavioral strategies to change patterns that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing is used to build readiness for change when substance use or habits are involved.

Aleisa has a long history helping people with co-occurring issues such as substance use combined with mood or anxiety conditions. She also supports individuals dealing with abandonment, blended family stress, caregiver strain, codependency, divorce and communication problems. Her experience includes responding to emotional and physical trauma and domestic violence concerns.

Her approach is interactive and straightforward. She structures conversations to identify practical steps, short-term goals, and ways to measure progress. Expect sessions that mix listening, skills practice, and problem-solving rather than abstract theory.

People choose her when they want a steady clinician who understands how life responsibilities - work, family, money and health - affect mental health. She works in English and practices in North Carolina as an LCSW.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Aleisa uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. This approach helps clarify priorities, strengthen motivation, and identify workable next steps in daily life.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior experiments. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, stress and many practical problems by breaking goals into manageable steps and tracking results.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aleisa will discuss goals and preferences and together choose whether client-centered listening, CBT, motivational interviewing or a mix fits best. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can also use telephone or video in different situations, which may help when a quieter environment or less bandwidth is preferable.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, Florida

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief among other issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, interactive style that combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist to her work.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She is an LCSW and practices in North Carolina. Her credentials are listed as NC LCSW and FL LCSW in her background.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and 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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