William Teese

William Teese is an LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and focuses on practical steps to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. He aims to meet people where they are and offers straightforward guidance for coping with life changes.

He spent seven years at a residential substance abuse treatment facility, providing care for people facing addiction as well as mood and anger concerns. He also worked for a major medical insurer's Special Needs Program, helping Medicare and Medicaid recipients build coping skills to improve day-to-day functioning. Those roles gave him experience with complex cases and long-term recovery work.

For three years he served as a crisis counselor for Military One Source, helping clients talk through urgent stress and find short-term strategies. Much of his practice emphasizes clear tools and step-by-step plans rather than abstract theory. He writes treatment goals with clients and adjusts them as needs change.

He prefers to work with adults age 18 to 98, tailoring sessions to each person’s situation and pace. He approaches conversations with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. That means listening first, then suggesting doable coping techniques that fit each client’s life.

William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based methods to help people rethink unhelpful habits and build steady routines. He asks for small, measurable steps and checks progress each session. If you are navigating job shifts, loss, or changes in health and routine, he focuses on practical ways forward.

How CBT and Mindfulness Translate to Online Care

William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so clients can try new responses and track results over time.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing exercises that reduce stress and improve focus. Mindfulness helps people notice strong emotions without reacting immediately, which supports calmer decision making.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress is made. Clients can expect a shared plan with clear, practical steps and regular check-ins.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep momentum between appointments through homework and short skill practices that translate to daily routines.