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William Betar

Practical, supportive counseling with CBT focus

LPC New Jersey

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About William

William Betar is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with 30 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, career challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He blends practical problem-solving with a supportive presence, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered principles to address emotional patterns and everyday obstacles. His background also includes executive coaching and attention to workplace concerns and young adult issues.

William emphasizes an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly and without judgment. He aims to empower clients to identify goals, test new ways of thinking and behaving, and build skills to manage caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, social anxiety, and questions of life purpose.

The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness for change. Clients who seek straightforward strategies combined with empathic listening may find his style approachable.

He offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs and schedules, and works in English in New Jersey as an LPC (NJ LPC 37PC00231500).

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

The practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered therapy as core approaches. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives through practical exercises, which can help with anxiety, stress, workplace problems, and behavior change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance to create space for clients to explore feelings and clarify personal goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions typically begin with a shared assessment and evolve as goals and coping strategies are developed, keeping the process responsive to the client's pace.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow for regular check-ins and skills practice around busy schedules, making it possible to pursue sustained progress without rearranging life responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these formats to support consistent work toward client-identified goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and career difficulties, coping with life changes, and executive coaching, and also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, life purpose, social anxiety and phobia, workplace issues, and young adult issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The style combines a client-centered, empathic stance with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients explore feelings and apply skills to everyday challenges.
What is the therapist's professional background?
He brings 30 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including career and workplace matters as well as coaching and life transitions.
Where is the therapist licensed and listed?
He is licensed in New Jersey and holds the LPC credential with the license number NJ LPC 37PC00231500.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are conducted in English; he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesLife purposeSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English