Gary Alston, LCSW-A
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Fayetteville, NC
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Associate/Therapist committed to fostering emotional wellness and stability for adolescents, youth, adults, and geriatric clients through individualized, strengths-based care.
I am a dedicated Therapist specializing in gender affirmation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and a range of other mental health needs. I provide compassionate, affirming care to children, adolescents, adults, and couples, creating a safe and welcoming space for clients of all backgrounds and identities.
I bring both professional expertise and meaningful real-life experience into the therapeutic environment, allowing me to meet clients exactly where they are and support them through life’s unique challenges. My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and grounded in genuine connection, authenticity, and respect.
I pride myself on being highly responsive and accessible, ensuring that my clients feel supported, heard, and valued throughout their therapeutic journey. Whether you are navigating identity, relationships, stressors, or emotional healing, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy, guidance, and unwavering support.
License
License(s)
Education
Arizona State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$125 - $250Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Self-Pay Only
- Alliance
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Offenders
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Music Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Military Families
- 12-Step Programs
- HIV / AIDS
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Images and videos
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
Languages
- English