- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia, North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Alesha
Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with over 15 years of clinical experience. She draws on a long career in different settings to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and down-to-earth so parents can get practical help without jargon.
She takes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance and focuses on what each person wants to achieve. Sessions center on the client's goals and choices, with guidance offered rather than directives.
Background and approach
Alesha aims to help people feel more confident making decisions and managing daily challenges. Her methods include client-centered work that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that cause distress.
Motivational interviewing supports people finding their own reasons to make change, and solution-focused ideas help build short-term plans for progress. Parents seeking help with parenting-related stress, family conflict, or balancing work and home life will find practical strategies here. Alesha helps people break problems into manageable steps and track small wins.
She keeps sessions realistic and action-oriented so changes fit into busy family schedules. People choose her for an easygoing, authentic style that makes it simpler to talk about difficult topics. Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they try new ways of coping and reach the goals they set for themselves.
What Alesha works with
Everything Alesha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alesha helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Alesha lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Alesha blends approaches for online parenting support
Alesha uses client-centered therapy to make sessions about what matters most to the client. That means she listens closely, reflects back concerns, and helps people set goals that fit their values. This approach helps parents and individuals feel heard and involved in planning change.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and the actions that follow them. CBT helps break big problems into specific thoughts and behaviors to work on, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about change; it helps people clarify their own reasons for adjusting habits or routines.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Alesha will discuss options and adapt methods to a client's needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can shift over time as progress is made and priorities change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face discussion and working through exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, quick problem solving, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy family schedules and everyday life.
Questions people ask about Alesha
What concerns does she help with?
She addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar-related issues, relationship and family matters, and parenting.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is nonjudgmental and empathetic. She focuses on listening, collaboration, and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of experience providing therapy in multiple settings and with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding NC LCSW and VA LCSW designations and is based in North Carolina.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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