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William Lyons, LPC

Alabama counselor specializing in recovery
  • Addiction and trauma support
  • Stress and anxiety relief
  • Weekend appointments available

About William Lyons

William Lyons is a licensed practitioner in Alabama with two decades of professional experience and five years of licensure in the state. He also brings 27 years of work as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a credential that reflects specialized training in treating substance use and related behavioral health concerns.

Throughout his career he has assisted people facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, survivors of trauma and abuse, and individuals processing grief and loss. He approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert of their own story and that they possess strengths that can be mobilized to overcome life’s challenges. He emphasizes collaboration rather than fixing - viewing clients as whole people working toward a better way forward rather than as broken objects in need of repair.

William recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and he affirms that step. He arranges appointments on weekends to accommodate clients with busy weekday schedules and aims to create an environment that supports practical progress and personal resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does William Lyons have?

William Lyons has 30 years of experience.

Is William Lyons a licensed therapist?

Yes, William Lyons holds these credentials: LPC. License details: AL LPC LPC04314.

In which languages does William Lyons provide therapy?

William Lyons provides therapy in English.

Where is William Lyons located?

William Lyons is located in Alabama.

How can I work with William Lyons as my therapist?

You can work with William Lyons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does William Lyons work with international clients?

Yes, William Lyons works with international clients.

How much does therapy with William Lyons cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

William Lyons integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into his work to address a range of challenges. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and supporting the client’s own goals, helping people build on their existing strengths and make choices that fit their values. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive or self-harming behaviors, and is useful for people who need concrete strategies for emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and William approaches that choice collaboratively. He works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques so the therapy matches what will be most helpful for each individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients with busy schedules or limited local options. These modalities make it possible to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into work or family routines, and access therapy from different locations while working with licensed professionals trained in these approaches.

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