- 36 years experience
- LCSW in North Carolina
- Focus on relationships
About George
George Tilley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 36 years of practice. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and big life changes. He offers a direct, compassionate style and works to make therapy straightforward and useful.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for talking about sensitive topics like sexuality, identity, and intimacy. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to each person and build steps toward clearer communication and stronger self-respect. Practical coping skills and mindset shifts are part of the work.
George draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and shift patterns that fuel anxiety and depression. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and trust.
He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to increase emotional awareness and reduce reactivity. This can help with chronic stress, trauma responses, and managing strong emotions. The tone is collaborative - therapist and client decide together what tools to try.
George often supports people facing career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, or changes tied to aging. He also works with concerns around addiction, ADHD, and body image. His approach is inclusive and explicitly welcoming to LGBTQ people, with attention to the particular stresses they may face.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments based on availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help
George often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters to them. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions tied to life changes.He also applies Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication. This approach can help people understand trust, closeness, and recurring conflict in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration makes it easier to try new strategies and adjust if something is not helping.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online therapy can make scheduling simpler and help fit sessions into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, let people check in during a lunch break, or support ongoing work when managing chronic illness or caregiving duties. Many clients find it easier to maintain regular sessions when they can join from wherever works best for them.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions, ADHD, and challenges tied to life transitions.
What is his style of therapy?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical skills, clearer communication, and emotional awareness rather than jargon or complicated theory.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 36 years of clinical experience working with adults on long-term and short-term concerns.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.