George Tilley, LCSW
North Carolina · 36 years in practice
George Tilley is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent more than three decades helping people in North Carolina face big life changes and emotional struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C003070 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1356320790 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 36
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About George
George Tilley is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent more than three decades helping people in North Carolina face big life changes and emotional struggles. He brings 36 years of practice to meetings that are calm and straightforward. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of him and on small steps that make daily life easier.
He works with common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues around relationships and intimacy.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and career stress. Sexuality and identity are discussed openly, including work with clients from the LGBT community. George blends practical thinking and mindfulness to help people manage difficult feelings.
He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build coping skills. Attachment-based and client-centered methods guide how he listens and responds during sessions. Sessions may involve skill practice, behavior experiments, and exercises to notice thoughts and values.
He also assists with caregiver strain, chronic health challenges, body image, and communication problems. Work can include navigating divorce, blended family challenges, or commitment concerns. His style is direct but compassionate, and he aims to help people find workable routines and clearer choices.
People who want a steady, experienced clinician for real-world problems will find practical tools and steady support in his approach.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything George lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches George names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches for online sessions and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions even when feelings are hard. It can help people cope with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching practical steps tied to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, teaches skills to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, mood struggles, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and closeness, which can help with intimacy, communication, and relational trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches so the plan matches what the person finds most useful.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people in North Carolina and beyond. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or send brief updates without scheduling a full call. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health-related schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, bipolar challenges, career strain, and other life transitions.
What is his overall therapy style?
Work is practical and conversational, combining mindful awareness, cognitive tools, and values-based exercises to build coping skills and clearer choices.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 36 years of clinical experience supporting people through long-term and sudden life changes.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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