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Adrianna Wilson

Therapist · North Carolina

Adrianna Wilson, LPC, LCMHC

Practical help for anxiety and life transitions

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Trauma and recovery
  • Addiction support

About Adrianna

Adrianna Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with ten years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and addictions. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what feels overwhelming and learn practical ways to cope. Adrianna is comfortable supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood and behavior. Sessions often include steps to reduce panic, break unhelpful routines, and build steadier daily structure. Adrianna uses clear, down-to-earth language and practical exercises so clients can try new skills between sessions.

Her work includes supporting people recovering from domestic violence, those dealing with substance use, and folks processing attachment wounds such as abandonment or adoption-related issues. She also helps with communication problems, guilt and shame, and the ripple effects of infidelity or family conflict. Adolescents and adults who are exploring gender identity may find relevant support here.

Adrianna blends compassion with straightforward tools. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps people test new responses in small steps. Progress is framed as manageable changes rather than sudden fixes, with attention to what fits each person's life.

Clients in North Carolina will find a therapist who prioritizes cultural awareness and practical skill-building. Adrianna invites people to begin by identifying one or two problems to focus on, then works collaboratively to set small, achievable goals.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Adrianna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and daily habits. One common approach helps people identify and test unhelpful thoughts, replacing them with more balanced alternatives to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach centers on building small routine changes and behavioral experiments to break harmful patterns like avoidance or substance use and to strengthen coping skills.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person's goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting over time as progress is made. Clients are invited to try techniques and give feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, or provide shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people work with a licensed professional in North Carolina even if meeting in person is difficult. Confirm the exact session types offered when you schedule to ensure they fit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and issues like guilt, shame, and impulsivity.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits that affect how people feel. Sessions emphasize clear language, small experiments, and skills clients can use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including trauma recovery and substance use.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Credentials listed are LPC and LCMHC with license areas noted as South Carolina LPC and North Carolina LCMHC, and she practices in North Carolina.

In which language are sessions conducted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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