- Flexible talk and tools
- 16 years experience
- Washington LICSW
About Adam
Adam Gleason is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington with 16 years of experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and life transitions. He also focuses on concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
Adam aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings. He uses plain language and works at a pace that fits each person’s needs.
His style is flexible and practical. Some people come for skill-building tools they can use between sessions. Others benefit from more conversational, insight-focused work. He adapts the balance of tools and talk to match goals and preferences.
Adam uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide that work. Those methods are woven into sessions in a way that addresses symptoms and everyday routines. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try new, manageable ways of coping.
His practice reflects sixteen years supporting people through stressful and painful life events. He encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to consider a short matching process to find the best fit for their needs.
How ACT and CBT are used in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, which can help with anxiety and panic symptoms.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more helpful ones. CBT often includes specific exercises to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms, and change patterns that keep problems going.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, or a mix makes sense based on goals, symptoms, and personal preference. That decision can shift as work progresses and new needs appear.
For practical matters, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins between other obligations. It can also let someone choose whether they want more skills-focused sessions or longer conversational appointments to process difficult experiences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Adam help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on panic disorder and panic attacks and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions practical and conversational. He can teach coping skills or offer more talk-based therapy depending on what the person needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has sixteen years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a LICSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Washington.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.