- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting support
About William
William Kearns is an LCSW in Indiana with 10 years of clinical practice. He works with adults on addictions, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. He speaks English and practices from a viewpoint that centers the client's own knowledge of their life.
He prefers a straightforward approach. He treats people as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and skills to manage difficult feelings. He also helps people navigate issues tied to abandonment, attachment, codependency, and commitment problems.
William uses client-centered methods to understand what matters most to each person. He also brings solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable changes. Together these approaches can help with chronic stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and the fallout from separation or domestic violence.
He has worked with people affected by adoption and foster care issues, alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and concerns that arise alongside cancer or serious illness. William emphasizes concrete problem solving and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Practical matters are part of his practice. Sessions are arranged through the platform process; he does not offer chat or texting therapy. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely to the person's experience and following what they say matters most. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, asks about priorities, and helps the client clarify goals for change.Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps that build toward a better daily routine. Sessions identify existing strengths and past successes, then map brief, achievable actions to try between meetings. This approach is often useful for relationship problems, parenting challenges, and coping with addiction or stress.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. William works with clients to figure out what fits their goals and preferences. He will suggest ways to combine listening-focused work with solution-oriented tasks and will adjust plans as progress or new needs arise.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps maintain regular momentum while working on relationships, coping skills, and practical problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does William focus on?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues. He also addresses related topics like abandonment, attachment, codependency, and divorce.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses client-centered and solution-focused approaches. That means sessions start from the client's perspective and aim for practical, achievable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
William has 10 years of experience as an LCSW working with a range of interpersonal and trauma-related issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Indiana. His practice is located in Indiana.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
The profile notes that he does not offer chat or texting therapy. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.