- 35 years experience
- Military background
- Client-centered care
About Preston
Preston Page is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of counseling experience. He uses practical, people-centered methods to help clients cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life changes. He also supports people facing trauma, grief, addiction, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
Preston has worked across many settings over his career, including private practice, community mental health clinics, inpatient mental health, and substance abuse programs. That variety has shaped a straightforward style focused on clear goals and steady steps forward. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered care to tailor sessions to each person.
He brings life experience from military service, including active duty and National Guard work, and many years supporting service members in military family life counseling roles. Those experiences inform his calm, grounded approach when people are dealing with stress, burnout, or career-related strain.
Preston also pays attention to practical concerns such as sleep, chronic pain, and aging issues. He works with people around identity questions including gender dysphoria and LGBT topics, and with those navigating alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. His work includes helping people process grief, forgiveness, guilt, and isolation.
Outside of practice he is married and has a large family with children and grandchildren. He describes a personal connection to the natural world that shapes how he relates to meaning and purpose in life.
How approaches like ACT and CBT work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take value-guided action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits, which often helps with depression, sleeping, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the person leads the pace and focus of sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Preston works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. He adapts techniques from these approaches to match the client's situation, whether the focus is on trauma recovery, addiction, grief, or discovering life purpose.
The profile does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people connect with licensed professionals from different locations, including international clients, while focusing on practical steps and ongoing progress.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Preston frequently address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and sleep problems, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues. Additional areas include chronic illness, aging, identity questions, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions tend to be practical and person-centered, using clear goals and step-by-step plans. He combines approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to fit each person's needs.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 35 years of counseling experience across private practice, community mental health, inpatient mental health, and substance abuse settings. He also spent many years working with military personnel.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Virginia and holds the LCSW credential. The profile lists NC LCSW and VA LCSW as credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Preston accepts international clients according to the profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.