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WA Portrait of William Alkhoury

William Alkhoury

Meaning-focused therapy with practical skills

LPC Arizona

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About William

William Alkhoury is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arizona who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on nearly a decade of clinical experience to support clients confronting emptiness, questions about life purpose, and other challenges that can leave daily living feeling strained or uncertain. His approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with meaning-centered and existential perspectives to help clients clarify values, reframe unhelpful thinking, and explore deeper questions about purpose and identity.

William also integrates elements from acceptance and commitment work, dialectical behavior strategies, and Jungian thought when they align with a person’s goals. That blend aims to balance practical skills for symptom relief with reflective exploration of what matters most.

William works with people facing a wide range of concerns including panic and social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, trauma-related issues, personality difficulties, isolation, and aging-related questions. He brings a thoughtful, philosophical orientation to therapy while keeping sessions grounded in concrete tools and collaborative planning.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

William integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to encourage people to clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and commit to meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings arise. When helpful, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that support day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and William works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He aims to blend reflective exploration about meaning and values with concrete tools so clients can both understand and manage their struggles.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to engage in regular therapy while accommodating varied schedules and communication styles, and they allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does William commonly address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, and loneliness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines meaning-centered and existential inquiry with practical, skills-based methods to help clients explore values while developing strategies to manage symptoms.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has nine years of experience working in behavioral health and emphasizes philosophical reflection alongside evidence-based techniques.
Where is he licensed to practice and what credential does he hold?
He is a licensed professional counselor with credential AZ LPC 18993 and practices in Arizona.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDissociationEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English