Adam Gleason, LICSW

Adam Gleason is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington with 16 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.

Adam aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. He uses a flexible approach that can include hands-on tools or more open-ended talk therapy, depending on a person’s goals. Sessions typically mix skill-building with time to process feelings and experiences.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes values and accepting difficult thoughts, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Those methods are used to help people manage symptoms and make changes that fit daily life.

Adam’s style is practical and down-to-earth. He helps clients find small, doable steps to reduce distress and cope better with ongoing health or life challenges. He recognizes that reaching out for help is hard and offers steady support through the process.

To begin, visitors are invited to complete the site’s matching steps and schedule a time that fits their needs. The goal is to work together to set clear, realistic goals and track progress over time.

How ACT and CBT guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for ongoing stress, chronic illness, and worries that keep people from living how they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That may mean trying a practical skill for a few sessions, then shifting to more talk-based exploration if that serves the client better.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people maintain continuity of care while managing health conditions or caregiving responsibilities. The focus is on using ACT and CBT ideas in ways that work in everyday life, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.