About

Genera Gilliam is a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She holds a master’s degree in counseling from North Carolina Central University (2006) and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001).

She approaches counseling as a personal, collaborative process built on trust. People often seek therapy to create meaningful change in their lives, and Genera aims to make that process both encouraging and practical. Sessions can be energizing and at times challenging, with the consistent goal of achieving positive progress.

Her therapeutic style is strength-based, solution-focused, and client-centered, incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies and family systems techniques as appropriate. Genera believes people can move toward their fullest potential when given suitable support and tools. Whenever possible, she involves clients’ support systems and works with community resources to extend care beyond individual sessions. Treatment goals and methods are tailored to each client’s specific reasons for seeking counseling, and she helps clients explore, clarify, and identify needs while facilitating changes in thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.

Genera’s work spans school, agency, and private practice settings, providing individual, group, and family counseling. Her clinical experience includes crisis intervention, stress management, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, depression and bipolar disorder, parenting issues, education-related support, communication skills, values and goals clarification, work with at-risk youth, and career development. She also attends to concerns related to cultural, religious, and sexual orientation differences. Additional areas of focus include self-esteem, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Genera looks forward to working with individuals and families who are ready to make meaningful changes and build more satisfying lives.

Location:
North Carolina, United States
Years Experience:
16
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, Parenting, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Anger, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Divorce, Eating, Family, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, LGBT, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Veterans, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NC LCMHC 9629
  • NPI Number: 1669719761
  • License: LCMHC (North Carolina) #9629 exp 2027-06-30

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How much experience does Genera Gilliam have?

Genera Gilliam has 16 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Genera Gilliam a licensed therapist?

Yes, Genera Gilliam is a licensed therapist in North Carolina with the credential NC LCMHC 9629.

In which languages does Genera Gilliam provide therapy?

Genera Gilliam provides therapy in English.

Where is Genera Gilliam located?

Genera Gilliam is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Genera Gilliam as my therapist?

You can work with Genera Gilliam through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Genera Gilliam cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Starting therapy is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire used to match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first appointment, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.