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Sebastion Williams

Trusted CBT-informed counselor for life transitions

LCPC Illinois

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Sebastion

Sebastion Williams centers his work in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating client-centered and motivational strategies developed over a 25-year career. He draws on extensive frontline clinical and supervisory experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, anger, and complex life transitions.

Background and approach

His background includes leadership of care management teams in government programs and long practice in personal settings, which inform a practical, problem-focused style. He describes human experience as fractured roles and offers therapy as a way to help clients integrate those parts into a livable whole.

Sebastion pays attention to patterns of control, communication, impulsivity, and isolation, and brings an interest in performance arts and interactive media as adjunctive outlets for exploration. He also notes his lived perspective as a neurodiverse clinician and emphasizes finding areas of influence that foster purpose, contentment, and insight.

Holding an Illinois LCPC credential, Sebastion accepts international clients and delivers care through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective clients begin by selecting Start Therapy, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to his availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Sebastion commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies for mood, anxiety, and coping challenges. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative, empathic space where clients' own goals and values guide the work. Mindfulness Therapy appears in his practice as well, offering skills to increase present-moment awareness and manage stress and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sebastion works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. He emphasizes a practical orientation and will adjust methods as progress and feedback indicate what is most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care across distances and allow people to integrate therapy into busy lives while maintaining continuity of treatment with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and motivational methods and often takes a practical, solution-focused orientation to change.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 25 years of clinical experience, including frontline clinician roles, crisis supervision, and leadership of care management teams in government programs.
What credentials and location does he have?
He holds an LCPC credential in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180-002011 and practices from that state.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English