- Attachment focus
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Christian perspective available
About William
William Rusnak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
William uses an attachment-based focus alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. Sessions involve talking through current problems, setting practical goals, and practicing skills to manage difficult feelings. He can include a Christian and Biblical perspective when that is helpful to a client.
Before counseling, William worked in the defense and telecommunications industries. He was married for 25 years and cared for his wife during the last six years of her life as she lived with a rare dementia. Those experiences shaped his understanding of caregiving, grief, depression, and starting over.
In sessions he aims to help people find their own answers rather than handing them solutions. He will work with clients to create treatment goals and a plan that fits their situation. He is licensed in Texas and Arkansas and provides services in English.
People who come feeling stuck or unsure what comes next often focus on practical steps. William concentrates on clear, achievable actions and coping strategies. He helps people talk through difficult decisions and rebuild routines after major life changes.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
William often works from an attachment-based perspective that looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when people notice repeated difficulties in trust, closeness, or communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may start with short skill-building tasks and then shift to deeper relationship-focused work if needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list explicit options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use video or audio to keep sessions focused and practical, and William will discuss what works best for a client's routine and comfort during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses an attachment-based focus combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. Sessions emphasize setting practical goals and practicing skills to manage emotions and decision points.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of counseling experience and earlier worked in the defense and telecommunications industries. Personal experience caring for a spouse with dementia informs his work around grief and caregiving.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Arkansas, and practices out of Arkansas. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English and limited to his stated jurisdictions.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. The site matching process will list the formats available for scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site tools.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.