Greg Hilgert, LCMHC

Greg Hilgert is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma. He also helps with parenting strain, sleep difficulties, addiction concerns, anger, and issues around intimacy and commitment. Clients can expect an individualized, respectful approach that puts their goals first. Greg draws on more than 23 years of experience in a range of clinical settings. He uses client-centered work to listen and understand what matters most to each person. He pairs that with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For trauma-related concerns he uses EMDR alongside trauma-focused ideas to reduce the power of painful memories. He also incorporates mindfulness skills to help people settle during moments of overwhelm and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps rather than jargon. His approach is collaborative and direct. He helps people set realistic goals, try small behavioral experiments, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to build skills that carry into everyday life. Greg's background includes long-term work with people facing mood disorders, substance problems, interpersonal conflict, and effects of trauma. He draws on that variety to tailor treatment to each person’s situation and pace.

How Greg Uses Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. Online sessions using this approach aim to put the client's goals first, with the therapist reflecting back concerns and prioritizing what matters most to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online work this looks like identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing them with simple homework, and practicing new behaviors between sessions to reduce anxiety or depression.

EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of troubling memories. In remote sessions it involves guided attention and structured processing to lessen the emotional charge of past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Greg will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That may mean trying one strategy for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and comfort levels become clear.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide practical homework, breathing and mindfulness exercises, and skills practice that translate into everyday routines.