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William  Flores

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William Flores , LCSW

Florida

LCSW Florida - Addictions and Depression

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About William

William Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 21 years of experience. He helps people manage addictions, parenting concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, and relationship and family issues.

He uses straightforward, practical methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches he uses alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on clear steps and small experiments clients can try between meetings.

William places attention on everyday problems too, such as sleep trouble, anger, low self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and career stress. He also addresses related issues like attachment patterns, codependency, chronic pain and illness, and substance use problems. He speaks plainly about coping strategies and goal setting so people can make gradual change.

His approach emphasizes collaboration. He listens to what matters most to each person, then suggests practical exercises and ways to test new behaviors. Progress is tracked in concrete terms rather than vague goals.

William works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How his approaches translate to online work

William frequently blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing behavioral changes with small experiments. That can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by providing concrete steps to try between sessions. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people move toward things that matter even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear.

He approaches online work collaboratively. The therapist and client review goals and pick methods together, then adjust based on what works. Clients can expect goal-focused sessions that set measurable steps and follow up on progress in subsequent meetings.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use worksheets, behavior experiments, and homework exercises between meetings to keep making steady changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he commonly address?

He works with addictions, parenting concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.

How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors through small experiments and practical exercises between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has 21 years of professional experience working with a range of issues including addictions, parenting, and compassion fatigue.

What credentials and location does he hold?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients and offers services in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How are sessions billed?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

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William Flores

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