William Teese, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 25 years in practice

William Teese is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: sw6483 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1912189937 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About William

William Teese is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. He draws on practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life changes. He works with adults and tailors conversations to each person's needs.

William aims to make first steps feel manageable and respectful. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He combines that with mindfulness practices to increase calm and present-moment awareness.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and focused on small, usable steps that add up over time. William's background includes seven years at a residential substance abuse program, where he treated addiction alongside mood and anger concerns. He also worked in a Special Needs Program for a major medical insurance provider, helping clients on Medicare and Medicaid build coping skills.

He spent three years as a crisis counselor for Military One Source, supporting people through acute stress. In sessions he prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He adapts the pace and goals to what each person brings.

Practical problem solving and clear tools are emphasized alongside listening and emotional support. William practices in Florida and offers several online formats. For many people his approach is useful when dealing with workplace pressure, relationship strain, midlife transitions, or recovery from trauma and loss.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything William lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Anger management
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Smoking / vaping cessation
Workplace issues

Approaches William names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy and day-to-day stress

William uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, workplace difficulties, and managing addictive patterns by breaking them into manageable steps.

He also incorporates mindfulness therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can help with anger management, grief, and staying grounded during life transitions by teaching simple attention practices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day routines. The plan can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is best for more involved therapy sessions, phone can be a good option when bandwidth is low or a quieter audio check-in is needed, and chat or messaging work well for brief updates or steady support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent momentum toward your goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and anger issues, trauma and grief, career strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging concerns, communication problems, workplace issues, and smoking or vaping cessation.

What is the general therapeutic style?

Sessions combine cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness techniques. The style is practical, down-to-earth, and aimed at developing clear coping skills and small behavior changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of professional experience working in substance treatment, special needs programs, and crisis counseling. That background informs a practical approach to common life and mental health challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. His practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

He works remotely using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on needs.

How are session costs handled?

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