Profile / United States
William Teese, LCSW
Florida
LCSW in Florida - Stress and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Substance use focus
About William
William Teese is a Florida LCSW with 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, anger, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions, and coping with life changes.
He spent seven years at a residential substance abuse treatment facility, working directly with people managing substance use, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and anger-related concerns. He also spent three years as a crisis counselor with Military One Source attending to short-term stressful problems experienced by service members and their families. His background includes work in a Special Needs Program for a major medical insurance provider, helping people with Medicare and Medicaid learn coping skills to improve day-to-day functioning.
William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as part of his approach. He focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then testing practical alternatives. Mindfulness practices are used to steady attention and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.
He prefers to work with adults and older adults where he has most of his experience. He has particular familiarity with aging and geriatric issues, workplace stress, financial strain, smoking and vaping cessation, and military-related concerns.
Sessions are described in plain terms and shaped around specific goals. He asks people to identify concrete problems, try small changes between sessions, and review what helps. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment through the online options.
CBT and Mindfulness for online sessions
William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify the thoughts and habits that keep problems in place. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - noticing patterns, testing small behavioral changes, and reviewing what worked. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, substance use challenges, and workplace or financial strain.He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help stabilize attention and reduce emotional reactivity. Mindfulness practices in sessions are brief and practical, aimed at making it easier to respond instead of react during stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, or both based on goals and preferences. That selection is reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The focus remains on concrete goals, short between-session tasks, and regular review of what helps.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and anger concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try alternative responses. Sessions focus on concrete exercises and tracking what changes between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of experience, including seven years at a residential substance abuse facility and three years as a crisis counselor for Military One Source.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a LCSW licensed in Florida and practices there.
What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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