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LICSW, LISW-CP

William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP

  • Experience39 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About William

William Perks brings nearly four decades of clinical experience to his practice, offering a broad, pragmatic approach to emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He holds LICSW and LISW-CP credentials and works from South Carolina, where he focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma, and related life transitions. He curates educational resources and community pages to supplement therapeutic work and often encourages clients to use outside materials to deepen learning and self-awareness.

His style emphasizes careful review of thoughts, behaviors, histories, values, and goals so clients can better recognize options and make choices that feel more productive and sustaining. William offers structured short-term options such as an eight-session intensive called "I AM READY," designed to provide skills, activities, and practical tools to support change.

He discusses qualifications, therapeutic style, and treatment planning with prospective clients during the initial conversation so people can assess fit before committing to ongoing work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

William integrates evidence-informed therapies into remote care to address practical problems and deeper personal concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning practical skills to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions, a useful stance for coping with life changes, grief, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore their goals and make choices that align with personal values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to adjust methods as progress unfolds, so the work feels tailored rather than prescriptive.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from various locations while still working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does William address in sessions?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting and self-esteem concerns, and various life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends active skills training with reflective exploration of values, beliefs, and choices, aiming to increase awareness and practical coping strategies tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 39 years of professional experience guiding clients through thought and behavior review, goal setting, and practical skill building.
Which credentials and locations apply to his practice?
He holds LICSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices from South Carolina. License details include WV LICSW DP00939555 and SC LISW-CP 14143.
Does he offer therapy in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina

Languages

English