Gregory Wilson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for veterans and families
- Veteran-focused care
- Addiction recovery support
- Family relationship help
About Gregory Wilson
Gregory Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through addiction recovery, trauma, and major life transitions. As a retired military behavioral health officer and a former VA mental healthcare provider, he brings deep knowledge of military adjustment and veteran-focused care to his practice in Virginia.
He specializes in addictions and recovery services, child and family therapy, complex trauma, and the challenges that come with transitions such as deployment, reintegration, or career change. He also works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and has particular experience with issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics.
Gregory is skilled in supporting teens, young adults, and veterans as they navigate early-adult pressures and career transitions. He provides a client-centered, nonjudgmental space where individuals and families can explore difficult experiences and identify practical goals. His integrative approach blends evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and objectives.
He specializes in addictions and recovery services, child and family therapy, complex trauma, and the challenges that come with transitions such as deployment, reintegration, or career change. He also works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and has particular experience with issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics.
Gregory is skilled in supporting teens, young adults, and veterans as they navigate early-adult pressures and career transitions. He provides a client-centered, nonjudgmental space where individuals and families can explore difficult experiences and identify practical goals. His integrative approach blends evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and objectives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gregory Wilson have?
Gregory Wilson has 30 years of clinical experience.
Is Gregory Wilson a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: VA LCSW 0904005232.
In which languages does Gregory Wilson provide therapy?
Gregory Wilson provides therapy in English.
Where is Gregory Wilson located?
He is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Gregory Wilson as my therapist?
You can work with Gregory Wilson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gregory Wilson work with international clients?
Gregory Wilson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gregory Wilson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches Gregory Wilson Uses for Online Care
Gregory Wilson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood. CBT is problem-focused and useful for addressing symptoms and building coping strategies.
He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships affect current patterns in trust, intimacy, and family dynamics. This approach can be helpful for issues like attachment concerns, abandonment, and communication problems within families.
Finally, Gregory incorporates Client-Centered Therapy principles that prioritize the person’s own goals and perspective, offering a nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families can find clarity and direction. He works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single method will be right for everyone.
Online therapy with Gregory is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, support ongoing recovery work, and fit therapy into busy routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each individual.