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- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Adults 18 to 98
About William
LCSW in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience, William Teese focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and anger concerns. He works with adults and older adults and addresses trauma, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes. William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his practice.
William spent seven years at a residential substance abuse treatment facility, where he treated substance use, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and anger management issues. He also worked three years as a crisis counselor for Military OneSource, helping people manage acute stressful situations. His background includes work with a major medical insurer’s Special Needs Program supporting clients with Medicare and Medicaid to develop daily coping skills.
In sessions he focuses on practical skills and straightforward conversation. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to try new ways of responding. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress regulation and staying present in difficult moments.
William typically works with adults aged 18 to 98, drawing on experience with aging and geriatric issues as well as midlife concerns. He has particular experience with drug and alcohol addiction, smoking and vaping cessation, and workplace or financial stressors.
He aims to adapt treatment to each person’s goals and circumstances. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and an initial scheduling step are used to arrange the first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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How CBT and Mindfulness fit into online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. Online work with this method can include tracking patterns, setting short experiments between sessions, and practicing new reactions to stressful situations.Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation. Online sessions can guide brief exercises and coach ways to add short mindfulness practices into daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or a mix of both best fits their goals and day-to-day needs. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
Session logistics vary by clinician and platform; confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work often makes it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduces travel time, and allows for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they try new skills learned in sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, career and coping with life changes.
What therapy approaches does he use?
He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. These methods guide practical skill building and attention training in sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience, including residential substance abuse treatment and crisis counseling work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.