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William (Bill) Golden, LPC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About William

William (Bill) Golden is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, he draws on a mix of therapeutic orientations to tailor care to each person's priorities while encouraging open conversation about difficult feelings. He affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to make the initial steps toward support straightforward and respectful.

Bill blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and narrative ideas, and he also uses psychodynamic perspectives when helpful. That combination lets him support practical skills - such as coping strategies for sleep, anger, or ADHD-related challenges - while also exploring patterns from personal history that shape current struggles.

He offers sessions for a broad range of concerns including career stress, compassion fatigue, family and parenting issues, eating and body-image problems, and sexual and identity-related matters. Bill accepts international clients and works in English, inviting people to start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to his availability.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Bill often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and feel heard while exploring personal goals and emotional concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another common tool he applies to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete skills for managing anxiety, sleep problems, mood, and behavior. Narrative therapy techniques are also used at times to help clients reframe life stories and separate themselves from problem-saturated identities.

Deciding which approach will fit best is part of the collaborative process. He works with each person to assess needs, priorities, and preferences, then adjusts methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the client’s goals.

Online sessions offer practical benefits like scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions suit those who prefer audio-only meetings, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for ongoing check-ins or when written communication feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily life and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Bill works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and ADHD-related difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical cognitive-behavioral techniques, narrative exploration, and occasional psychodynamic insight to create a flexible, person-focused approach.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people on issues such as career challenges, compassion fatigue, family problems, and coping with life changes.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with the license PA LPC PC006466.
Can clients who live outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located in other countries as well as the U.S.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for therapy with this clinician?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

About

William (Bill) Golden is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, not currently accepting new clients.