Adam Gleason, LICSW

Adam Gleason is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing 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 supports concerns around body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces issues, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

Adam aims to make the therapy space calm and approachable. He invites honest conversation and listens without judgment. Sessions can focus on practical skills or on deeper talk therapy depending on what a person needs.

His style is flexible. Some people work on learning new ways to manage worry and panic. Others prefer to talk through past hurts and how they affect daily life. Adam adapts his approach to match each person's goals.

He uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide sessions. That can mean practicing acceptance of difficult feelings, testing unhelpful thoughts, and building small, doable behavior changes.

Adam recognizes that seeking help takes courage and offers straightforward support to get started. If you are caring for someone else and feeling the strain, he can help clarify priorities and find ways to ease caregiver stress. Select the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How ACT and CBT Guide Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward a meaningful life, which can help with depression, anxiety, and stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions often include clear tools to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try out techniques, and adjust what you do together until it fits. This helps people find a mix of practical skills and deeper conversation that feels right.

Confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, let someone check in from a quieter spot, or allow shorter focused sessions when that helps keep progress steady. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in virtual work, and Adam will help decide which approach and session rhythm best match your needs.