About William
Dr. William Thomas helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar struggles. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York with twenty years of experience. He works with people who are wrestling with substance use and process addictions like gambling or problematic sexual behavior. He also supports those dealing with hoarding, infidelity, paranoia, personality disorder traits, seasonal mood shifts, sexual concerns, and smoking or vaping cessation.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify manageable changes rather than quick fixes. His style is collaborative and straightforward. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and paced so they feel doable.
He mixes goal-focused techniques with attention to how thoughts and values shape choices. William combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral skills, mindfulness practices, and acceptance-based strategies to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Attachment-informed work is used when relationship history matters to current struggles.
He helps people set small, clear steps and track what works. William emphasizes respect and compassion in every session. He supports clients in building motivation and coping tools that fit their life.
If someone wants a therapist who focuses on clear, practical change, he offers that steady, experienced approach.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking values-based action. It helps people tolerate difficult thoughts or feelings while moving toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them and reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and helps people notice urges, cravings, or strong emotions without immediately reacting.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan if something isn’t working.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send brief updates, ask questions between sessions, or have shorter check-ins that fit a busy day. These options give flexibility to match scheduling, comfort with being on camera, and the pace someone prefers.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English