Greg Hilgert, LCMHC

Greg Hilgert is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or family struggles. He welcomes conversations about trauma, grief, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues tied to intimacy and isolation. Greg draws on 23 years of experience and aims to make sessions practical and focused on the problems people bring in.

His style centers on the person in front of him. He uses client-centered listening to learn what matters most. Then he brings in straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses EMDR approaches when trauma memories are part of the problem.

Greg emphasizes collaboration. He asks questions, tries interventions, and adjusts based on what helps. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolkit for people wrestling with substance use or difficult decisions. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

His background includes work across clinical settings with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, focusing on mood disorders, substance-related concerns, and conflicts within families. Greg holds the NC LCMHC credential - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and has worked in North Carolina for many years.

Sessions aim to be action-oriented and relatable. People can expect clear goals, check-ins on progress, and flexible strategies to use between visits. He helps people figure out next steps and practical ways to cope with life changes.

Approaches used in online therapy and what they do

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s priorities so the therapist and client set goals together. It helps when people want a respectful space to talk through hard choices and relationship strains.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses simple, practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and patterns tied to addictions. EMDR involves guided attention while recalling distressing memories to reduce their emotional charge and is often used when trauma or abuse is central to a person’s concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Greg will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that fit, and adjust plans based on what works. That collaboration helps match techniques to each person’s needs and preferences.

Confirm the session formats Greg currently offers before booking, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways of checking in when schedules are tight. Some approaches translate well to remote work, and Greg will discuss the practical options when you start.