- cognitive approaches
- PTSD processing
- values guided work
About William
William Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with eight years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and offers coaching around life and work goals.
He uses evidence-based techniques focused on changing unhelpful thinking and building resilience. That includes cognitive approaches alongside perspectives drawn from Stoicism and Existentialism to help people clarify values and make purposeful choices. He describes working beyond quick coping skills to address the root of problems.
William has experience with post-traumatic stress and with people whose work involves repeated exposure to trauma. He also lists attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, social anxiety, and workplace issues among his focus areas. He aims to help people notice thinking patterns that keep them stuck and test new, more workable ways of responding.
In practice he blends cognitive methods with acceptance-based ideas to reduce the hold of painful thoughts and feelings. He uses cognitive processing therapy for post-traumatic stress alongside cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment approaches for depression and anxiety. The work is presented in clear, practical steps so people can try changes between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his training and background in clinical social work. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and details by following the site's scheduling process.
Therapeutic methods and working online
William integrates cognitive approaches with acceptance-oriented work and existential perspectives. Cognitive methods focus on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts to reduce their impact on mood and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt. Acceptance-based techniques teach ways to notice painful feelings without getting driven by them and to commit to actions that match personal values. Existential ideas are used to clarify what matters most and to make deliberate choices about life direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that can change as needs evolve.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use video for a full session, or other formats when helpful, so check which formats are offered when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coaching around life and work goals.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses cognitive methods and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test more workable responses to guilt and shame.
What is his clinical background?
He has eight years of experience as a clinician and draws on cognitive, acceptance and existential perspectives in his work.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
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 are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.