Licensed to practice in North Carolina and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Grief, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
Alaina Presley
(she/her)
About me
Hello, I’m Alaina, LCSW, LCASA, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to work with you. I hold a BA in Organizational Leadership and a Master’s in Social Work from Baylor University. I am trained in CBT, DBT, CPT, substance use, and grief treatment. I bring an evidence-based approach to care while providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to grow and heal.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where you are truly heard. I will take time to listen and understand your concerns while we begin to identify your goals for therapy and what you hope to gain from our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring over ten years of experience, beginning in the nonprofit sector and later transitioning into the therapy space. Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of experiences and challenges, which has strengthened my patience and my ability to hold a supportive, steady space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best positioned to work with individuals who are open to thoughtful reflection and growth, and who value a therapist who will gently yet directly challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. I work well with clients who are processing painful or overwhelming experiences and want a supportive space to feel and understand their emotions. I also support those who are motivated to learn practical skills to better manage daily stressors, improve emotional regulation, and feel more confident navigating everyday life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Personality Disorders
Self-Harming
Serious Mental Illness
Identifies as
Christian
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
North Carolina
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
Cash - $160 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
NC State Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Together, we will identify and explore patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be contributing to distress. Through a collaborative and supportive approach, we will challenge unhelpful thinking, strengthen effective coping skills, and develop practical strategies that promote meaningful, lasting change.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
If you are feeling like you just can't shake a traumatic experience we can explore how past experiences may be influencing current thoughts and beliefs. Using a structured and supportive approach, we will work to challenge unhelpful or stuck beliefs, develop more balanced perspectives, and reduce the emotional impact of trauma to support healing and growth.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Frustrated with friends, family, and overall communication skills? By focusing on building practical skills we can work together to help manage intense emotions, navigate relationships more effectively, and cope with distress. DBT skills emphasize mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support greater balance and confidence in daily life.
5 ratings with written reviews
July 20, 2026
I've only had two sessions with Alaina so far but I can already tell that she is going to do incredible work with me with each session. She hears exactly what I can't quite put the words or feelings to without me needing to even say much! I can sense that she truly cares for her clients and I am so happy I found her and Grow!
Verified client, age 18-24
April 26, 2026
This was my first ever therapy appointment and she made me feel so comfortable and welcome. She is very diligent on finding solutions and intelligent! I would definitely recommend her to anyone trying to get into or get back into therapy.
Verified client, age 18-24
April 23, 2026
I appreciate the directness , I feel she creates an authentic experience , and challenges me to think differently , prepares me for future situations , tailors solutions to my personality.