William Kearns, LCSW

Approaches that fit online therapy

William uses client-centered therapy to create space for each person to tell their story and choose what matters most. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and building on the client’s strengths to guide decision making. It can help people who need steady support while working through difficult emotions or life changes.

He also uses solution-focused therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. This method looks for small, practical steps that can be tried between sessions and measured over time. It is often useful for relationship issues, addiction recovery tasks, and parenting challenges where concrete progress matters.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together with the therapist. William will talk through which methods fit a person’s goals and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process keeps work relevant and responsive to changing needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, quick coping strategies, or flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make it possible to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments.