Preston Page, LCSW
Practical, story-focused therapy for everyday challenges
Details
| Name | Preston Page |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia, North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 35 |
About Preston
Preston Page is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people navigate hard times. He focuses on practical conversations that help clients clarify values, handle stress, and make everyday changes. Preston speaks plainly and aims for steady progress over time.
He draws on narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening to explore what matters most.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral tools are available when people want concrete skills for anxiety, mood, sleep, or addictive behaviors. Preston has worked in independent practice, local mental health clinics, inpatient mental health, and substance abuse settings. He also served 23 years in the U.S.
Army and National Guard and spent time as a Military and Family Life Counselor working with active duty service members. That background informs his practical, down-to-earth approach. Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
He also supports people facing chronic pain, aging issues, gender dysphoria, compassion fatigue, and hospice or end-of-life topics. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday strategies, and honest conversation. Preston is based in Virginia and offers work that mixes listening, story-based reflection, and skills practice.
He works with adults seeking steady, realistic support through life’s challenges.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Self esteem among the things Preston works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Preston among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Preston among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Preston among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Preston among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Preston among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Preston among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Preston directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Preston directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT work in online therapy
Preston blends narrative therapy and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people change how they view problems and choose meaningful action. Narrative therapy focuses on separating a person from their problems by looking at the stories that shape behavior. It can help with issues like identity, shame, family of origin concerns, and gender-related questions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then act in line with their values. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life transitions. Preston also uses client-centered listening to make space for a person's priorities and perspective while working together to find the best approach.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to individual needs and preferences.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps with face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing written reflection. These options add flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Preston help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes, among other problems listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines narrative approaches with acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening, using plain language and practical steps rather than jargon.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of experience in settings that include independent practice, local mental health clinics, inpatient mental health, and substance abuse clinics, plus military counseling roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the credential LCSW with licenses in North Carolina and Virginia, and he is located in Virginia.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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