William Teese, LCSW

William Teese is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. He practices in Florida and focuses on helping adults navigate major life stresses and changes, including midlife concerns and substance issues.

He uses clear, direct conversation to help people facing anxiety, anger, grief, or relationship strain. He also supports those managing workplace stress, money worries, and challenges tied to aging. Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps people can try between meetings.

Mr. Teese has substantial experience in residential substance abuse care, where he worked for seven years addressing addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, and related concerns. He also supported people through a Special Needs Program tied to Medicare and Medicaid to build daily coping skills.

For three years he served as a crisis counselor with Military One Source, helping clients work through acute stressful events. That work helped him develop a steady, practical approach to problem solving under pressure.

He prefers working with adults and adapts conversation and plans to each person. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while focusing on what can change now. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches that guide online work

William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in straightforward ways online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve calm in everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match your needs, goals, and preferences. That planning is a shared effort and can change as you progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also let people use audio-only conversations when video feels like too much or choose sessions that require less bandwidth. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements so sessions fit into your schedule and daily life.