William Ezzelle, LMHC, LPC
Direct, collaborative counseling for everyday challenges
Book with William- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas, Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont, New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About William
William Ezzelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. He brings eight years of counseling experience and a background that includes work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, shelters, and correctional settings. William focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues.
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions. William treats clients as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
He draws on client-centered listening so people feel heard before moving into skills and strategies that fit their situation. William blends cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices into his work. That means he helps people notice thought patterns that influence behavior, and he teaches simple ways to shift those patterns.
Mindfulness tools are offered to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment coping. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when helpful. Those approaches aim to highlight a person’s strengths and small steps forward rather than relitigate the past.
They can be useful for changes like reducing substance use, improving communication, or building healthier routines. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while staying respectful and down to earth. William often helps people with parenting stress, mood concerns, trauma responses, and issues related to identity and relationships.
He works in English and does not take international clients.
What William works with
Everything William lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else William helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches William lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and benefits of online therapy
William commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening, empathy, and working together to set goals that matter to the client. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk things through and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It is useful for stress, panic, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. William will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. He often blends approaches and adjusts as progress is made so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills visually. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, step-by-step skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit counseling into parenting schedules, work breaks, or when someone needs more flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about William
What concerns does William commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting worries, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and a range of mood concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered style that treats the client as the expert on their life while offering strategies and skills to meet goals.
What background does he bring to sessions?
William has eight years of counseling experience and has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, shelters, and correctional facilities.
What credentials and location are listed for William?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
William meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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