Preston Page, LCSW

Preston Page is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of counseling experience. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and relationship or identity questions. He aims to help people become who they want to be, not who others expect them to be.

He brings work across private practice, outpatient clinics, inpatient mental health, and substance use treatment into his sessions. That variety means he is familiar with crisis moments and slower, long-term changes alike. He draws on familiar, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies to address symptoms and daily challenges.

Preston also emphasizes listening and a person-centered way of working. He helps clients name values, make choices that fit those values, and practice small steps that add up over time. Motivational interviewing is part of how he supports people who are ambivalent about change.

His background includes lengthy military service and work supporting active duty service members. He mentions a personal connection to the natural world and prefers plain talk over clinical jargon. Preston lives in Virginia and works in English.

If you want to start, you can press the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. That begins the process of finding a schedule that fits your needs and the therapist's availability.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Preston commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and build new habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to see which methods match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That conversation can include trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into busy days, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to connect across distances, which can be helpful for those living away from the therapist's office or in another state or country.