FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LMFT

William Fenton, LMFT

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with William online.

About William

William Fenton is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of clinical experience based in California. He focuses on helping people navigate relationship dynamics, grief, parenting challenges, and the emotional impacts of life change, including work-related stress and issues linked to ADHD.

Background and approach

His practice emphasizes listening closely to each person's story and tailoring support to their specific concerns. Using a mix of well-established approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, he helps clients build practical coping strategies and clearer self-understanding.

William aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore feelings around depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, intimacy, and sleep difficulties while working toward improved emotional balance. He draws on a long clinical background to guide conversations about attachment, communication problems, codependency, and blended family matters, among other focus areas.

William's intention is to help clients regain confidence, improve relationships, and develop skills for handling ongoing life stresses in ways that fit their values and goals.

Approaches for online support and practical change

William often uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients’ perspectives are heard and valued; this approach helps people clarify goals and feel understood as they face relationship or life-transition challenges. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related difficulties, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adapt techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between meetings, and access therapy from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including relationship and family problems, grief and parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice blends client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative techniques to help clients understand patterns and build skills for change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience working with diverse emotional and relational concerns.
What are the credentials and where is he located?
William holds the credential LMFT and is licensed as CA LMFT 32307 in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What William can help with

William Fenton works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and depression.

William works with individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges.

William works with relationship dynamics and personal growth.

How William approaches therapy

William's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

William is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 35 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

William aims to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, rebuild self-confidence, and create more fulfilling life experiences.