William Teese

William Teese is an LCSW licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional experience. He works with adults and focuses on practical problem solving. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are stressed or facing big life changes.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people calm strong emotions and stay present during hard moments. William adapts his approach to each person instead of using one fixed method.

Over his career he spent seven years at a residential substance abuse treatment facility where he addressed addiction, bipolar symptoms, depression, anxiety, anger management, and resentment. He also worked in a Special Needs Program for a major medical insurance provider helping people with Medicare and Medicaid build coping skills and improve day-to-day life.

He spent three years as a crisis counselor for Military OneSource, helping people manage urgent stress and difficult decisions. William prefers working with adults aged 18 to 98, drawing on decades of experience with workplace issues, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. The therapist will tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs and goals. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

How CBT and Mindfulness translate to online work

William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavioral changes. CBT is often focused and goal-oriented, which can fit well into shorter online conversations that target a specific problem.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, stress, and cravings. Mindfulness exercises can be practiced between sessions and reviewed together during online meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Decisions about pacing, homework, and what to practice are made together so the work feels manageable.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during breaks at work or between obligations. People often find virtual sessions helpful for following through on skills practice and maintaining continuity during life transitions.