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Alesha Perkins

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Alesha

Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with more than 15 years of direct experience offering individual and family therapy.

Background and approach

She brought a varied professional background into her practice, having worked across multiple settings and with clients facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

She holds licensure in North Carolina and Virginia, and her long tenure in the field informs a pragmatic, skills-oriented approach to care. Her therapeutic manner is warm, nonjudgmental, and authentic, designed to help people build the skills and confidence needed to reach their goals.

Alesha emphasizes client autonomy, collaborating with people to identify practical steps and apply strategies that fit their lives. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to tailor sessions to each person's needs and priorities, helping clients make sustainable changes over time.

How Alesha's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy



Alesha commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working with clients online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be practiced through structured exercises, skill-building, and homework assignments that translate well to virtual sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and supporting a person’s own capacity for change, creating a space where clients can explore goals and values at their own pace.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Alesha collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She uses an individualized approach so that techniques are adapted over time and as progress unfolds, rather than assuming a single method will suit everyone from the start.

Online therapy with Alesha offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to access care around work or family schedules. These formats allow clients to practice skills between sessions and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible, supporting consistent progress toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alesha address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is nonjudgmental and empathetic, with an emphasis on collaboration and empowering clients to make their own decisions while developing practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing individual and family therapy across a variety of settings and client populations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure details including NC LCSW C008548 and VA LCSW 0904009097, and she practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time; services are provided to clients within her licensed locations.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Virginia, North Carolina

Languages

English