Adam Gleason, LICSW

Adam Gleason is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 16 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and he also supports those coping with body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural challenges, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress.

He cultivates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Adam adapts his approach to fit each person's needs, offering practical tools when skills-based work is helpful and a more conversational, talk-therapy style when deeper processing is desired. His experience allows him to balance structured techniques with empathetic listening to meet a range of goals.

Adam integrates evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to provide both actionable strategies and supportive care. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms those who take that first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Adam uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as primary tools in online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical ways to act in line with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and challenges tied to life transitions.

CBT offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, equipping clients with concrete skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and other concerns. CBT is often useful when clients want hands-on strategies and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Adam collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines methods when appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Adam is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access consistent care without needing to travel, and they support ongoing work that fits into everyday life.