About William
William Ezzelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. He has eight years of experience helping people who face stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes. William focuses on practical steps people can take rather than long lectures.
He keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented. Before moving to Virginia he completed graduate study in counseling and pursued additional work in addictions and trauma.
How William works
He has experience in settings such as outpatient clinics, psychiatric hospitals, homeless shelters, and correctional facilities. That varied background informs how he adapts to different needs and situations. William uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations around each person’s perspective and goals.
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought and behavior patterns, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach tools for staying present. These approaches are used in plain language and with practical exercises. Sessions typically focus on short-term goals and clear skills people can try between meetings.
William pays attention to cultural and identity issues, including LGBT and multicultural concerns, and addresses topics like intimacy, kink and alternative sex culture, and non-monogamous relationships when relevant. He also works with trauma-related concerns including post-traumatic stress and panic disorder. People who prefer a direct, respectful style and want clear next steps often do well with this approach.
William aims to make therapy a collaborative process where the person’s experience guides the plan. He encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to consider reaching out for support.
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What William works with
The areas below are the ones William selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting the person where they are and shaping sessions around their goals. It leans on listening and collaboration so the person’s own perspective guides what happens next, which works well over video or messaging when someone needs a flexible pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with practical alternatives. CBT often uses simple homework and tracking exercises that transfer easily to phone or text check-ins.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches short practices to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away. These techniques can be practiced between sessions and reviewed during a quick video or chat check-in.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. William will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting over time based on what helps most. That means trying concrete tools, reviewing what worked, and changing course when needed.
Online formats offer real benefits for this kind of work. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and demonstration of skills. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or visual focus is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins, homework support, and quick problem-solving easier between sessions. These options provide flexibility so people can fit therapy into busy lives and access consistent support.
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