Greg Hilgert, LCMHC

North Carolina · 23 years in practice

Greg Hilgert is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 23 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and trauma.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 11168 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1215208095 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Greg

Greg Hilgert is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 23 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and trauma. He offers practical support for issues like addiction, sleep disruption, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Greg practices in North Carolina and brings a straightforward, person-focused style to sessions.

He shapes conversations around each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions tend to focus on concrete goals and steps that can be tried between meetings.

Background and approach

He uses cognitive strategies to change unhelpful thinking and client-centered listening to clarify what matters most to the individual. Greg also incorporates trauma-focused methods when past events are a key part of the problem. He blends those approaches with brief motivational techniques to help people move toward healthier choices.

Work often includes skill-building for emotional regulation, improving communication, and managing intense reactions. He has long experience in a range of clinical settings, which informs a practical, down-to-earth approach. People can expect a collaborative tone where therapist and client set goals together and track progress.

Sessions aim to be direct, compassionate, and focused on real-world change. Greg speaks English and offers multiple online session formats. He holds the credential LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and practices in North Carolina.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Greg lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Greg names

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Online support

How therapeutic methods fit into online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps them find their own solutions, which works well for stress, relationship struggles, and self-esteem issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. It uses clear exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. In online sessions this often means setting short, practical homework to practice between meetings.

EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with memories and strong reactions linked to past events. In an online setting EMDR can be adapted to use paced bilateral stimulation and memory processing, helping people who are dealing with traumatic memories and ongoing trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and comfort dictate.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats: video calls for full face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing coaching or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent contact as goals evolve.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Greg help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, addictions, sleep issues, anger, and ADHD among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on clear goals. Expect direct listening, problem-solving, and steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Greg has 23 years of experience in various clinical settings, which informs his practical approach to therapy.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

He holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and practices in North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different communication needs.

How does pricing and payments work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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