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William Ezzelle

William Ezzelle, LMHC, LPC

Therapist in Virginia · 8+ years of experience

Collaborative counselor focused on practical coping

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma and addiction focus

About William

William Ezzelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience. He practices in Virginia and helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions. He approaches counseling as a collaborative process and treats each person as the expert on their life.

He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and completed additional study in addictions counseling and trauma and disaster counseling. He has worked in correctional facilities, homeless shelters, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient clinics, and has experience supporting people with substance use concerns and mood challenges.

William uses Client-Centered Therapy to build sessions around each person’s goals and perspectives. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and develop practical skills for day-to-day life. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, achievable steps.

People look to him for help with relationships, intimacy and sexual culture concerns, parenting stresses, grief from disasters, and issues related to identity and discrimination. He also works with those navigating codependency, shame and guilt, and complications related to mood disorders and trauma.

He speaks English and practices under the credentials LMHC and LPC. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on his availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Texas, Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont, New York

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online care

William uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core parts of his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working together to set goals that matter to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people try practical changes that reduce stress and anxiety.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help clients notice their reactions and use breathing or grounding practices to manage intense feelings. Each approach is presented in simple exercises and short practices that can be used between sessions to reinforce progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to select techniques that fit their needs, goals, and daily routine. That means trying options and adjusting plans based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins or longer sessions depending on what the client needs. He and other licensed professionals can help adapt exercises so they fit into everyday life and obligations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He helps people with stress and anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He emphasizes a Client-Centered approach, working collaboratively and treating the client as the expert on their life while using practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness.

What relevant experience does he bring?

He has eight years of experience and has worked in correctional facilities, homeless shelters, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient clinics supporting people with substance use and mood concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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