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Entry 285830Ohio / United States

William Kirschner

William Kirschner, LISW

Ohio 3 years in practice

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LISW - Stress and anxiety focus

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Career and fatherhood concerns
  • Anger and addiction support

About William

William Kirschner is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio with three years of professional experience as a therapist. He has prior experience as a case manager and career counselor, and lists stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career concerns, and depression as main areas of work. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients.

William frames therapy around the relationship between therapist and client. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a forward-facing method to help people move toward valued actions. He treats clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on during sessions.

In practice he helps people address everyday problems like work stress, social anxiety, and problems with impulse control. He also offers support for fatherhood issues, communication problems, commitment questions, and struggles with guilt or forgiveness. Conversations tend to focus on specific behaviors and choices rather than abstract theory.

Sessions include talk-based work on thinking patterns, habits, and values. William draws on his background in career counseling when people bring work or life-purpose concerns. The approach is practical and goal-oriented, with emphasis on steps a person can try between meetings.

People who prefer clear, action-focused sessions may find his style a fit. He aims to help clients set short-term goals, practice new responses, and track progress over time. To start, a short questionnaire and a first session are used to match goals and methods.

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How evidence-based methods translate to remote care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed action. It helps people notice thoughts without being driven by them and practice behaviors that align with what matters. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about work or relationships.

Behaviorally oriented techniques target specific actions and habits. They involve breaking problems into small steps, trying new responses, and reviewing what worked. These techniques suit issues like anger, impulsivity, addictions, and social anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and daily demands. Expect to review what helps and adjust plans as therapy progresses.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use time between commitments for a session or select engagements that don't require being on camera.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career concerns, and depression, and also focuses on issues like fatherhood, commitment, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

Sessions emphasize a relationship-first, action-focused approach using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to connect values with practical steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience as a therapist, with additional prior work as a case manager and career counselor.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

William Kirschner

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