Preston Page, LCSW

Preston Page is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people become more like the person they want to be. Sessions are conversational and focused on the issues you bring in.

He combines several approaches to fit each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based action even when emotions are difficult. Client-Centered Therapy creates a respectful space where the client’s experience guides the work.

Preston has worked in private practice, community mental health clinics, inpatient mental health, and substance abuse settings. He also served in the US Army and National Guard and worked with active duty service members, including time at Fort Bragg. Those experiences shape his practical, down-to-earth style.

He describes a connection to the natural world that he calls spiritual, though it may not match others’ definitions. Outside of work he is married and has four children and eight grandchildren. He is known for a relaxed presence and a full beard that sometimes gets him called Santa.

People come to him for help with grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, sleep problems, chronic illness issues, and questions about identity, including gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns. He also supports those facing life transitions, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

How his approaches fit with online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes where values and action matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt methods as the work evolves. The therapist and client decide together which strategies feel most helpful and when to try different tools.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to continue work while managing family and job responsibilities. Others like a shorter check-in when schedules are tight or audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your daily routine.