George Tilley, LCSW
Therapist in North Carolina
George Tilley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 36 years of experience in North Carolina.
- Licensed inNorth Carolina
- LicenseC003070
- NPI 1356320790
- Experience36+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About George
George Tilley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 36 years of experience in North Carolina. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He creates a calm, respectful setting where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
He works in plain language and uses practical techniques that fit each person's situation. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing emotions, and building routines that reduce day-to-day strain.
Background and approach
He also addresses intimacy-related concerns, addiction, and issues linked to identity and sexuality. Attachment issues are part of his focus, so he looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. He combines that perspective with approaches like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to tackle thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
He supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and the pressures of aging. Career strain, anger, codependency, and commitment or control concerns are commonly addressed in sessions. He is also experienced with LGBT concerns and alternative sexual cultures such as kink and BDSM.
George aims to meet people where they are and collaborate on clear, achievable goals. He explains options, checks in about what’s working, and adjusts the plan as progress happens. His practice is framed around respect, steady listening, and practical strategies that people can use between sessions.
Credentials
- LCSW (North Carolina)
- License C003070 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1356320790 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything George lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practice new ways of relating in real time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to accept difficult thoughts and focus on values-driven action. That approach can reduce avoidance and support meaningful changes. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of care and emphasizes genuine listening and collaboration.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will partner with clients to choose or blend methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust if something does not fit.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging works for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when typing out thoughts is easier. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into daily life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD, career strain, and many life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a compassionate, down-to-earth style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions blend reflection with skills people can use between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 36 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in North Carolina.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and provides services from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
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