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LCMHC

Genera Gilliam, LCMHC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Genera

Genera Gilliam is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, mood concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With 16 years of clinical experience across school, agency, and independent practice settings, she focuses on helping clients identify practical strategies and build on strengths to create measurable change. Her work often addresses relationship and communication issues, multicultural concerns, compassion fatigue, and emotional regulation needs such as anger, impulsivity, and panic symptoms.

Her style blends client-centered listening with goal-oriented methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused interventions, and she incorporates mindfulness practices when helpful. Genera emphasizes collaboration and tailors goals and techniques to each person’s concerns, inviting involvement from a client’s support system when appropriate.

She also coordinates with community resources to broaden support options. Genera earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. in Counseling from North Carolina Central University, and holds NC LCMHC 9629.

She offers individual and group-focused approaches informed by years of work with diverse populations, and aims to help clients explore, clarify, and change patterns that limit wellbeing.

Integrating Practical Therapies into Online Care

Genera uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, supportive space that prioritizes each person’s goals and perspective; this approach helps clients feel heard and guides sessions toward personally meaningful change. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, mood concerns, impulsivity, and habit patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. Genera works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the plan remains practical and relevant.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options allow ongoing access to a licensed professional from different locations, make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, and support varied communication styles so clients can choose the format that feels most effective for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Genera help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar symptoms, grief, parenting and relationship issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating and anger problems, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining strengths-based listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies, along with mindfulness to support emotion regulation and coping.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 16 years of experience working in schools, agencies, and independent practice providing individual, group, and family counseling across many presenting problems.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds the credential NC LCMHC 9629 and practices in North Carolina as a licensed clinical mental health counselor.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How is pricing and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Genera can help with

Genera Gilliam works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and depression.

How Genera approaches therapy

Genera's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Genera is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina.