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William Swieringa, LCSW

  • Experience39 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About William

William Swieringa is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of practice based in Illinois. He focuses on guiding people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, ADHD, grief, trauma and other complex emotional challenges.

Background and approach

Drawing on long experience, he blends structured methods with compassionate attention to help clients address mood disorders, intimacy challenges, career transitions, and the practical strains of caregiving or chronic illness. His style mixes evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness and narrative elements to support coping, personal growth, and decision-making.

William emphasizes collaboration and practical tools, helping clients set meaningful goals and develop skills for managing sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem difficulties. He accepts international clients and offers sessions that accommodate varied schedules and needs, aiming to make therapeutic work accessible and focused on each person’s priorities.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters, while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck in them; it can be useful for coping with life transitions, anxiety, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thinking patterns and building concrete behavioral skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Motivational Interviewing supports change by helping clients explore ambivalence and strengthen their own reasons for setting goals and making progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. William works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques over time so sessions feel practical and personally relevant.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These formats make it possible to continue steady, skills-focused work from wherever the client is located while maintaining a regular schedule and accessible follow-up between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
William works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, grief, trauma and mood disorders like depression and bipolar conditions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines structured, evidence-informed techniques with compassionate, goal-oriented work, using tools from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to help clients develop coping skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 39 years of professional experience to his practice, offering long-term clinical perspective across a wide set of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with the license number IL LCSW 149.010142 and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients, enabling people outside the local area to connect for therapy.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesCoachingADHD

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What William can help with

William Swieringa works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, coaching, and ADHD.

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

William works with clients navigating stress.

How William approaches therapy

William's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

William is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 39 years of clinical experience.