Last edited 07/04/2023
Mr. Aliedjawon (Al) PeoplesLCSW
LCSW
Accepting New Clients
In Person in Raleigh
Online in North Carolina
Identifies As
Woman, Man, TransgenderAsian-American, Black/African American, Latinx, Middle Eastern/North African, Native American/IndigenousBIPOCLiving with ADHD, Living with Depression, Living with a mental health disorder
Get To Know Me
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
I did not necessarily choose to become a therapist, the profession sort of chose me. I initially went to graduate school to pursue a degree in Social Work at the graduate level but as I matriculated through my graduate program I realized that I had a passion for helping others & I realized that I love to teach as well. Being a therapist allows me to do both so I chose to take the Clinical route in Social Work my second year as a graduate student. and here I am 5 years later!
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I am a very outgoing person therefore I really take the rapport building phase of therapy seriously. I place a lot of value on the fact that people are different, our backgrounds, the way in which we are socialize, culturally, etc. Therefore I do not attempt to use a single approach with one client. My approach is based on all of the aforementioned things and what a particular client is going through at the time, and where they are in the life stages journey. My training has thought me that all of these things can make or break the therapeutic alliance between client and therapist so I take them into considerations before working with a person.
Are there any recurring themes or issues you’ve noticed as you treat people in your area of specialization, and how has this insight guided your approach?
Yes, I noticed that lots of people have unresolved trauma from their past. I have worked with people from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and the one thing that 75-80% of them shared was some history of trauma. Trauma affects people in various ways, sexually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and it takes years to face it and deal with it. A lot of people do not realize that they are more than their traumatic experiences in life and this is what I have learned as a therapist who treats trauma. Existentialism teaches that people are more than their life experiences, and that they are capable of living up to other dreams and goals. Trauma sticks with a person for life but it does not have to define who a person is.
Learn more about my:
Location
Online Therapy
Details of my office at 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAntisocial personalityPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyAddictionAnger managementBipolar disorderDependence issuesDissociative disordersDomestic violenceDrug addiction & abuseImpulse control issuesLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsMood disordersObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Panic attacks & panic disorderPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Psychotic DisordersSchizophrenia
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesArt TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Existential TherapyPositive Psychology
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureNorth Carolina, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, C012805
Training/CertificationsACTCertified Clinical Trauma ProfessionalDialectical Behavior Therapy
Education
North Carolina Central University, Master of Social Work, 2017
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, 2008
Work HistoryI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 plus years experience working with individuals with substance addiction and mental health disorders including, personality disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, & more. In addition, I've worked with individuals experiencing various types of trauma, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, & traumatic loss, i.e. homicide/unexpected deaths/drug overdose, helping them to cope with & process their experiences. I have experience working in both in inpatient & outpatient settings providing therapy & psycho-education to patients & their families. I hold a Master of Social Work from North Carolina Central University, & an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Therapeutic models that I used are Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy & Narrative Therapy. I help people feel better, & live better one day at a time by promoting hope & positive expectations, using empathy, & teaching people how to recognize environmental triggers.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Mr. Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples accepting new clients?
Yes, Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples is accepting new clients for online therapy in North Carolina and in-person appointments at 4801 Glenwood Ave, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27612.
Does Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples accept insurance?
No, Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples offer?
Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples offers therapy for families and individuals.
Does Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples offers in-person appointments at 4801 Glenwood Ave, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27612.
Does Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples offer online therapy?
Yes, Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in North Carolina.
How quickly can I see Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples?
Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples speak?
Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Aliedjawon (Al) Peoples online using Choosing Therapy’s directory.
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