William (Bill) Golden

Compassionate counseling grounded in practical strategies

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About William

William (Bill) Golden is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, career challenges, depression, addictions, and related concerns. He draws on 14 years of clinical experience to support clients through practical problem solving and reflective exploration.

Background and approach

Bill emphasizes creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment, and he encourages clients to take the courageous first step toward change. His work combines evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside narrative and psychodynamic perspectives to address patterns of thought, behavior, and meaning.

He also attends to issues such as grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and family-of-origin dynamics. Bill welcomes international clients and offers sessions in English, adapting session formats to fit each person’s needs and availability.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances symptom-focused strategies with attention to personal history and relationship dynamics. Practical coaching elements are woven in when goals call for skill-building and life adjustments, while therapeutic exploration supports deeper understanding and long-term change.

Approaches for Online Care and Practical Change

William integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel understood while they explore personal priorities and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist frames treatment as a collaborative exploration. He will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver both skills-based CBT work and reflective, client-centered conversations effectively.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does William commonly work with?

He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy struggles, trauma and abuse, career and grief, as well as mood and addiction concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions blend client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative work, and psychodynamic exploration to balance practical skills and deeper reflection.

How much clinical experience does the therapist bring?

Bill brings 14 years of professional experience working with individuals across many presenting concerns and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC006466 and practices from that state.

Can people who live outside the United States access his services?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those living abroad.

Which session formats are available for online work?

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; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English