William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP
Experienced clinical social worker guiding life transitions
- 39 years experience
- Offers structured intensives
- Accepting clients now
About William Perks
William Perks is a seasoned clinical social worker with 39 years of experience who curates a wide range of resources to support people navigating lifes challenges. He organizes informational materials across online platforms so visitors can explore topics of interest, common needs, and lessons learned over a lifetime. He maintains a YouTube channel titled "journey associates" as a centralized collection of videos and playlists that gather content related to mental health and personal growth - that channel is available at https://www.youtube.com/@findingyourwaytoday. He also manages multiple Facebook groups and pages focused on coping, community, learning, and leisure, including the group "Outside of the Box: Coping Creatively with Whatever" at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2589259251341840, with additional subgroups available by request.
He invites inquiries by email at findingyourwaytoday@gmail.com and is transparent about offering more detailed information about his qualifications, therapeutic style, and specializations once someone decides to explore his services further. He is skilled at guiding individuals and couples through examination of thoughts and behaviors, history and anticipation, beliefs and misconceptions, values and choices, and goals and objectives to increase awareness of options, needs, and resources. This reflective work is intended to support choices that are more effective, productive, and rewarding.
To provide focused support, he offers a structured eight-session intensive called "I AM READY," designed as an infusion of information, activities, skills, and practical tools. Participants may choose to stop after four sessions or earlier if the fit is not right. William holds LICSW and LISW-CP clinical social work licenses, indicating advanced training in clinical social work, and practices in South Carolina while offering a broad range of specialties and supportive resources.
He invites inquiries by email at findingyourwaytoday@gmail.com and is transparent about offering more detailed information about his qualifications, therapeutic style, and specializations once someone decides to explore his services further. He is skilled at guiding individuals and couples through examination of thoughts and behaviors, history and anticipation, beliefs and misconceptions, values and choices, and goals and objectives to increase awareness of options, needs, and resources. This reflective work is intended to support choices that are more effective, productive, and rewarding.
To provide focused support, he offers a structured eight-session intensive called "I AM READY," designed as an infusion of information, activities, skills, and practical tools. Participants may choose to stop after four sessions or earlier if the fit is not right. William holds LICSW and LISW-CP clinical social work licenses, indicating advanced training in clinical social work, and practices in South Carolina while offering a broad range of specialties and supportive resources.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does William Perks have?
William Perks has 39 years of experience.
Is William Perks a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LICSW and LISW-CP and maintains clinical social work licensure. License details are WV LICSW DP00939555 and SC LISW-CP 14143.
In which languages does William Perks provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is William Perks located?
He is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with William Perks as my therapist?
You can work with William Perks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does William Perks work with international clients?
William Perks does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with William Perks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapists availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and persistent emotional challenges.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the clients own experience and priorities, offering a supportive space in which the therapist listens actively and reflects back to help the person find their own solutions. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and personal growth.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills for managing symptoms like depression, anxiety, and anger. It often includes structured exercises and problem-focused strategies.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. William Perks collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and insight emerge.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access support from ones preferred location while working with a therapist experienced in these approaches.