- Acceptance and Commitment
- Stress management
- Career guidance
About William
William Kirschner is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with three years of professional experience as a therapist. He previously worked as a case manager and career counselor, bringing over a decade of broader mental health experience to his clinical work. His practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career concerns, and depression, and he lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
William favors a forward-looking approach that uses Acceptance and Commitment therapy, focusing on values-based action and practical steps rather than only talking about problems. Sessions aim to help people notice what matters to them and take small changes that fit their life. He frames clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths.
In the room he helps people develop concrete coping skills for anxiety, manage impulses tied to addiction or anger, and sort through career choices and challenges. He also works with issues like commitment questions, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose. Sessions tend to be action-oriented with room for reflection.
William describes therapy as collaborative. He listens to what a person wants and then outlines clear next steps. That can include behavioral skills, values-based goals, or practical plans for work and relationships.
People who are looking for a therapist who mixes practical techniques with values-focused work may find this approach helpful. He conducts sessions in English and practices from Ohio as an LISW.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment ideas focus on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. Online sessions can guide goal-setting, mindfulness exercises, and behavioral experiments that fit into daily life. Behavioral techniques work on changing patterns of avoidance and building practical coping skills for anxiety and anger. These methods are useful for practicing new behaviors between sessions and tracking progress over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques suit their goals and comfort level. That might mean trying values-based exercises first, then adding behavioral skill practice or short practical plans for work and relationships as needed.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work, saving time on travel, and using sessions for focused skill practice without a long commute. Because the biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm current session options before booking. The emphasis is on making therapy fit day-to-day life and on using sessions to set clear, manageable steps toward change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career problems, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a forward-looking, action-oriented approach based on Acceptance and Commitment ideas, helping people set values-based goals and take practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work as a therapist and over 12 years of broader experience in mental health that includes case management and career counseling.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LISW licensed in Ohio and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 your first session.