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John Williams

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John Williams, LPC

Georgia

Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental health and addiction

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  • CBT
  • ACT
  • Motivational interviewing

About John

John Williams is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Georgia with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, grief, and trauma. He also supports concerns around self-esteem, intimacy, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

He uses straightforward, goal-focused work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often focus on skills people can try between meetings. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other practical methods to map patterns and test small changes.

In sessions he talks through attachment, abandonment, codependency, and communication problems. He also addresses family-of-origin issues, fatherhood questions, and problems tied to drug and alcohol use. The focus is on observable patterns and workable strategies rather than long theoretical discussion.

John describes Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques as part of how he helps people make decisions and move forward. That can mean short-term goal setting, clarifying values, and breaking bigger problems into small steps. He aims to reduce confused or stuck thinking so clients can try different responses in real life.

Clients can expect a structured, practical style that emphasizes clear tasks and measurable steps. He asks about what has or hasn’t worked before and adjusts the plan over time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that worsen anxiety or depression; CBT focuses on practical exercises and measurable steps. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and commit to actions that matter despite difficult feelings. Motivational Interviewing appears when someone is weighing change, helping them find personal reasons to act and build motivation.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He discusses goals, preferences, and past attempts to change, then suggests methods to try. The plan can be adjusted as the work progresses so therapy stays focused on what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. The emphasis is on practical access and fitting therapy into everyday life rather than on a single way of meeting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as self-esteem and intimacy difficulties.

How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests small changes. The work is practical and skills-based, with exercises to try between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has 12 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with a range of mood, relationship, and addiction concerns.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Georgia.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients; check the matching process for any location-specific details before scheduling.

How do session fees and billing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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