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Wayne Alston, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Family conflicts Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience working as an outpatient therapist . I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship issues, parenting problems, child defiant disorders, ADHD and LGBTQ. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution base, supportive and multisystemic therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, HIV / AIDS

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NC LCSW C011812

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wayne Alston. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Wayne is a wonderfully down to earth person that I truly enjoy talking to. He hears me, he understands me, he encourages me to dig deep for the answers that I already know. He has been very helpful for this season of my life and I strongly recommend him.

Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Wayne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd

Wayne is an incredible therapist that is relatable, humorous, caring and honestly straight forward but gentle. I have enjoyed my sessions with Wayne and he’s helped me through some challenging transitions in our time of meeting. I would highly recommend Wayne to any of my friends or family that’s looking for a safe space to work through all the mental mess they’re dealing with.

Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Wayne for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Wayne has seen me through a horrible, taxing two years. And he’s been nothing but supportive, kind, encouraging and educational on how to begin fresh and excited. He’s truly a Godsend.

Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Wayne for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Wayne and I connected on so many levels as mature gay men. My mind is much lighter already after our first session. I couldn't have been matched to a better person. I'm looking forward to our next session.

Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Wayne for 2 weeks

Wayne makes me feel supported and safe. I appreciate the tools of strategies that Wayne offers which have been very beneficial in my healing journey.

Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Wayne for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, coaching, and compassion fatigue

As a African American man who was born as the black sheep but wanted more but I knew I couldn’t do it alone but it took for me to the point I was willing to unalive myself but he was there and he was patient with me whole time no matter how many times I fall he still encouraged me to keep going.!

I will for ever tell everyone who are in the LGBTQ and who are black sheep some way some how.! (Which is almost all of us

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Wayne for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching