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- Attachment-based focus
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Christian perspective option
About William
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and Arkansas with six years of clinical experience, William Rusnak focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He uses an attachment-based focus alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, and can integrate a Christian and Biblical perspective when appropriate. Sessions are conducted in English and he is based in Arkansas.
William frames counseling as a process. He helps people set goals and build treatment plans rather than handing out ready-made answers. He emphasizes practical steps clients can use between sessions, drawing on CBT to address thought patterns and DBT skills for emotion regulation.
His background includes work in defense and telecommunications before moving into counseling. He was married for 25 years and cared for his wife during the final six years of her life while training as a counselor. That experience informs his understanding of caregiving, grief, depression, and the challenges of starting over.
In sessions he focuses on attachment issues and communication problems that affect relationships. He also works with feelings of guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, mood disorders, and social anxiety or phobia. He notes narcissism and self-love as areas of attention when they are relevant to a client's concerns.
William describes his role as a guide who helps clients search for answers and move through difficult paths. He collaborates on goals and uses evidence-informed tools from his stated approaches to help people cope and build new skills. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How attachment work and skills-based therapy translate to online sessions
William lists Attachment-Based Therapy as a primary approach; this focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect present connections. Sessions often look at communication habits and trust issues to help people change how they relate to others.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that contribute to mood and anxiety problems. It uses practical exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single model. That process includes reviewing what has and hasn’t helped before and adjusting tools over time.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know if video, phone, or other formats are offered. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote work so skills practice and goal setting continue between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, narcissism, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
What therapy approaches does he use?
He uses an attachment-based focus combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. Mindfulness practices are also part of his listed approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a counselor. His prior career work and caregiving experience also inform his clinical perspective.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as TX LPC and AR LPC, and is located in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s chosen plan and location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.
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