Adam Gleason, LICSW

Adam Gleason is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what’s hardest for them. He aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who may be nervous about starting therapy.

Adam uses a flexible approach. Some sessions focus on practical strategies and skills to reduce symptoms. Other sessions are more conversational, giving space to make sense of feelings and patterns.

He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take committed steps toward those values.

In a typical meeting Adam will listen first, ask clear questions, and offer simple exercises you can try between sessions. He tailors tools to each person rather than following a rigid plan. Over time the aim is to build practical habits that make day-to-day life easier.

Adam also supports people dealing with body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are offered in English for people located in Washington.

How CBT and ACT work in online sessions

Adam commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression. CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework you can try between meetings to test what changes feel useful.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and take small steps toward them, even when difficult feelings are present. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and committing to actions that matter to you.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Adam will discuss options and experiment together to identify what fits each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions lean toward skill-building, reflective talk, or a mix of both.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing exercises in real time. Phone sessions can be a good shorter option or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text allow quick check-ins, written exercises, and flexibility around schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on concrete skills and personal goals.