About William
Dr. William Thomas helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar disorder. He writes short, clear goals with each person and focuses on what can change now.
He practices in New York and brings 20 years of clinical experience to sessions. He uses straightforward talk and practical exercises rather than long theory. Sessions are collaborative - he listens, then offers steps to try between meetings.
How William works
People can expect help with motivation, coping skills for cravings, and ways to manage mood shifts. Dr. Thomas draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.
He blends that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck. He also uses mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus. He pays attention to attachment patterns and how they shape relationships and trust.
That helps when addressing issues like infidelity, paranoia, or repeated relationship conflicts. He also works with a broad range of addictive behaviors including drug and alcohol problems, sex and process addictions, and smoking or vaping cessation. His approach is respectful and down-to-earth.
He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation and goals. The work is paced to match readiness to change and practical steps are built in so progress is visible. Dr.
Thomas practices as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and offers sessions for English speakers in New York and with international clients by online formats.
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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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- 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
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It helps when anxiety, cravings, or mood swings get in the way of values and everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for mood and anxiety management. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus during daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your priorities, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative process means methods can be blended to match goals such as reducing cravings, improving relationships, or managing bipolar symptoms.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more context is useful. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in or help when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills in real time.
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A practical next step
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