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Adrianna Wilson

Adrianna Wilson

LPC, LCMHC

North Carolina

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Practical support for panic and anxiety recovery

  • Focus on skills
  • Trauma-aware care
  • Work on relationships

About Adrianna

Adrianna Wilson is a licensed counselor who helps people dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, and life changes. She works with individuals coping with depression, stress, trauma, and substance use. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aiming to make therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried and unsure where to start.

She focuses on helping people reduce isolation and shame. She supports clients who struggle with communication, codependency, and attachment wounds. She also works with those facing issues connected to adoption and foster care, abandonment, gender identity questions, and relationship betrayals like infidelity.

Adrianna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery from trauma and addiction. She helps people build self-compassion, strengthen communication skills, and develop practical coping strategies for panic and anxiety. Sessions aim to be concrete and goal-focused so progress is visible between meetings.

With ten years of experience, Adrianna brings steady clinical exposure to complex cases such as dissociation, domestic violence recovery, and substance use concerns. She describes her work as meeting clients where they are, combining direct skill-teaching with attention to cultural and identity-related needs.

She is licensed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) and practices in North Carolina. Sessions are conducted in English and shaped around each person’s goals and life demands.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Adrianna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and recovery. One common approach she relies on teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing strategies, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These methods help reduce intense symptoms and build confidence over time.

She also emphasizes trauma-informed care that attends to safety and pacing. In this approach, the work moves at a pace the person can handle while addressing how past events affect current reactions and relationships. That style is often used for people recovering from abuse, domestic violence, or dissociation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands, then suggest techniques to try. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the therapy fits real life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use sessions to teach tools, coach through practice between meetings, and monitor progress in ways that aim to fit your schedule and goals.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Adrianna help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, and addiction as well as issues like attachment wounds and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines evidence-based techniques with practical skill-building and attention to identity and cultural context. Sessions focus on concrete tools and clearer communication.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with trauma recovery, substance use, and mood and anxiety concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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