William Teese, LCSW

William Teese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience. He focuses on practical, straightforward help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and life transitions. He works with adults and adults across later life, including concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues.

He spent seven years at a residential substance abuse treatment facility treating substance use, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, anxiety, and anger management. He has experience as a crisis counselor for Military One Source and has worked with a major medical insurer's Special Needs Program helping people on Medicare and Medicaid build coping skills.

Sessions emphasize clear conversation and concrete strategies. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and manage strong emotions. The work is collaborative and tailored to what each person needs.

He prefers to work with adults roughly ages 18 to 98 and draws on long-term experience supporting people through midlife shifts, career stress, substance concerns, and adjustment to later-life changes. He aims to be respectful and direct during sessions and to match the pace to each person's situation.

Starting therapy with him involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. He encourages people who are ready to take a first step to begin the process and will help shape the plan as sessions progress.

How CBT and Mindfulness fit into online therapy

William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical behavior changes that reduce stress and anxiety. CBT is useful for problems like worry, low mood, anger, and many substance-related patterns.

He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, coping with grief, and managing strong urges or cravings.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to test methods and see what feels most helpful. Goals, preferences, and daily routines guide which techniques are used and how sessions are structured.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format details during the matching and intake steps to find what works best for everyday life.