William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP
Seasoned LICSW guiding practical coping and change
Details
| Name | William Perks |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW, LISW-CP |
| Based in | South Carolina |
| Licensed in | Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 39 |
About William
William Perks is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience. He practices in South Carolina and brings a calm, organized approach to conversations about stress, loss, and life changes. He describes practical resources and structured options to help people move forward.
He collects and curates informational resources across online channels to support ongoing learning. That material includes videos, reading lists, and group pages that cover coping, bereavement, ADHD, creativity, and self-care.
Background and approach
William points clients to those resources when they match a presenting concern. In sessions he reviews thoughts, behaviors, history, values, and goals to increase awareness of options and next steps. He uses conversational methods to help people notice patterns and try different choices.
The aim is to arrive at actions that feel more effective and rewarding in daily life. William also offers a structured eight-session option called I AM READY, designed as an intensive with skills, activities, and tools. People can complete part one after four sessions if they prefer.
That program focuses on practical skills and a plan to continue growth with or without a counselor. Before committing to therapy he invites a mutual interview so prospective clients can ask about style, specializations, and fit. He prefers to outline specifics during that conversation and tailors the plan to each person's needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression among the things William works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask William directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking William directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and ACT-based care online
William often uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, which can create new ways of coping with grief, identity, and relationship strains. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to notice painful thoughts and commit to values-based actions, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance to help people feel heard and discover their own solutions.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. William will talk with clients about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. He treats the therapeutic approach as flexible rather than fixed so the work fits each person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are a close substitute for in-person meetings, phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth situations, and messaging or live chat work well for quick check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing work, family, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does William address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related areas.
What is his therapy style and approach?
He works in a conversational, client-centered manner and draws on Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to find what fits a person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 39 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LICSW and LISW-CP credentials and is licensed as a WV LICSW and a SC LISW-CP, practicing in South Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
William provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
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?
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