Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Perry works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Perry
Perry Bagley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in North Carolina. He uses clear, practical methods to help people untangle strong emotions and find more calm in daily life. Perry focuses on helping people create distance from overwhelming feelings so they can choose their next step.
He guides clients toward noticing thoughts and reactions without judgment. That way, responses become deliberate instead of automatic. In sessions he teaches skills to stay present during stress and to let go of unhelpful thought patterns.
Background and approach
He encourages openness and curiosity as alternatives to resistance. These practices aim to reduce reactivity and increase options for action. Perry draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape session work.
He leans toward practical exercises and real-life experiments that clients can try between sessions. Therapy often includes identifying values and using them to guide behavior changes. With 18 years of experience, Perry brings steady, calm support for a wide range of concerns.
He works with issues such as anger, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and parenting stress. People come to him to regain clarity, reconnect with what matters, and build more workable habits. Sessions are offered in English.
Perry offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
What Perry works with
Everything Perry lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Perry's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Perry lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Perry commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that fit their values. This approach can help with anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problematic habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Perry will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize ACT skills, CBT strategies, or a client-centered pace that follows the client's concerns.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support ongoing reflection between appointments or fit into busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or caregiving schedules while keeping consistent progress.
Questions people ask about Perry
What concerns does Perry address in therapy?
Perry helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, addiction, grief, depression, and career or life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a calm, collaborative approach that focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and learning practical skills to respond differently to them.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working with adults on emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licensure in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.