Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How George works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 36
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About George
George Tilley is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 36 years of experience. He helps people manage anger, anxiety, depression, and stressful life changes. He works one person at a time and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about hard things. Sessions often cover relationship strain, grief, identity, and work-related stress. He also addresses addictions, self-esteem, intimacy questions, and the challenges of caregiving or chronic illness.
Background and approach
George uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to teach calming practices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify values and take manageable actions toward them.
He also pays attention to attachment and how early connections affect current relationships. That focus helps when communication patterns, trust, or commitment issues cause repeated conflict. The therapist adapts the pace to each person and their comfort with change.
Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, so people can pick what works best for their schedule. He speaks English and practices from North Carolina as an LCSW. To begin, a short online questionnaire matches people and then scheduling follows based on the therapist's availability.
What George works with
Everything George lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in George's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches George lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters most. It often helps when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by emotions and wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety, anger, or low mood and replacing them with more helpful alternatives. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you learn what works best. You and the therapist decide together which tools feel useful and realistic for your life.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, offering real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill work and guided exercises. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging lets people check in between sessions or use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options make it easier to get consistent support around a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about George
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting stress, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The style is practical and compassionate. Sessions focus on clear strategies, skills practice, and identifying values that guide small, manageable changes.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist brings 36 years of clinical experience to his work and has supported people through long-term and complex challenges.
What credential and location information should I know?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; work is provided to people within the therapist's permitted regions.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.