WT Portrait of William Teese

William Teese, LCSW

Practical support for stress and anxiety

25 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About William

William Teese is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. He uses practical talk and clear steps to help clients facing addiction, grief, anger, and major life changes. William works from Florida and speaks English.

He spent seven years at a residential substance abuse treatment program working directly with people facing drug and alcohol addiction and related mood concerns. He also spent time in a medical insurer's Special Needs Program assisting people on Medicare and Medicaid to build daily coping skills and improve quality of life.

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Background and approach

William served as a crisis counselor for Military One Source for three years, providing short-term support for people dealing with intense stress. That work shaped his skill at quick problem solving and calm, focused conversations. In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.

He keeps plans straightforward and tailored to each person's situation and goals. William prefers to work with adults and young adults where he has the most experience. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping them move toward clearer thinking and steadier daily routines.

To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.

How CBT and Mindfulness Work Online

William uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety and stress. CBT sessions focus on simple, practical exercises such as tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying new behaviors to reduce distress.

He also uses mindfulness therapy to teach attention and grounding skills. Mindfulness helps people notice the present moment without judgment, which can reduce the intensity of anxious reactions and improve coping with cravings or strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and daily life, then try methods that fit their needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and texting let people send quick updates, practice skills between sessions, or fit support into a busy day. These options make therapy easier to schedule and keep consistent for many people.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, grief, trauma and related life changes. Career, relationship, and workplace issues are also within his focus.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises. Sessions combine cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience, including time in residential substance abuse treatment and crisis counseling roles.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with clients located in the United States.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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