- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and anger
- Career and fatherhood
About William
William Kirschner is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with three years of professional practice as a therapist. He also spent over a decade working in mental health in roles such as case manager and career counselor. He focuses on helping people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career concerns, and depression, and pays attention to issues like commitment, communication, fatherhood, and life purpose.
He prefers a forward-looking approach that applies Acceptance and Commitment ideas to real life problems. Sessions center on practical steps and on identifying strengths the client already has. He treats the person as the expert on their own story and works from that standpoint.
In practice he aims to combine problem-solving with values-focused work. That can look like clarifying what matters most, practicing small behavioral changes, and building tolerance for difficult thoughts and feelings so clients can act on their priorities. He also draws on his background in career counseling when work or role questions come up.
His style is direct and task-focused while still attentive to how emotions affect choices. He often breaks concerns down into manageable goals and tracks progress across sessions. He pays particular attention to patterns around impulsivity, guilt, shame, and social anxiety.
People who come when they feel stuck about work, relationships, or purpose may find this approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to start the matching process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
William uses Acceptance and Commitment ideas in plain, practical ways. This approach helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values, even when anxiety or shame is present. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and questions about life purpose.He also integrates practical behavior-focused techniques that break problems into small steps. These techniques emphasize measurable changes - such as new routines for managing anger, or experiments to reduce avoidance in social anxiety - and they can be useful for addictions and impulsivity concerns.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to figure out which methods match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That selection can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, values work, and behavioral experiments to an online setting so the work stays practical and action oriented.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career concerns, and depression. He also focuses on commitment, communication, fatherhood, life purpose, and related issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a forward-thinking approach influenced by Acceptance and Commitment ideas, focusing on values, small behavioral steps, and practical problem solving.
What is his background in mental health?
He has three years as a practicing therapist and over 12 years total in mental health work, including roles as a case manager and a career counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English to people within the supported regions.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.