William Teese, LCSW

William Teese is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 25 years of experience. He uses straightforward talk and practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, grief, and life transitions. William aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about starting therapy.

He has seven years working at a residential substance abuse treatment facility supporting people with drug and alcohol issues and related mood concerns. He also spent time with a major medical insurer's Special Needs Program helping clients on Medicare and Medicaid build coping skills to improve daily life. For three years he worked as a crisis counselor with Military OneSource addressing urgent stressors and short-term crises.

Sessions focus on teaching clear skills and practical strategies. William draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors one step at a time. He uses Mindfulness Therapy techniques to help people notice stress and respond differently in the moment.

He typically works with adults and prefers clients age 18 to 98, tailoring each plan to the person's situation. William emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping conversations direct and goal-oriented. He encourages small, steady steps toward better coping and clearer direction.

If you want to begin, complete the Start Therapy questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How CBT and Mindfulness Fit into Online Care

William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that make stress and anxiety worse, then practice different responses. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps and often includes short exercises to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life, which can help with cravings, anger, and sleeplessness.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. William will work with each person to match methods to their goals and daily routines. Together they decide whether to emphasize thought-focused exercises, mindfulness practice, or a mix of both as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online care, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also suit people who prefer practicing mindfulness or CBT homework between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches for remote meetings while focusing on practical skills and steady progress.