William Flores
Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change
LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 21 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Parenting, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About William
William Flores is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on two decades of practice to help people navigate addiction, depression, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside humanistic approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build more effective coping strategies. William encourages a collaborative approach that honors each person’s goals and pace.
He creates a nonjudgmental atmosphere where emotions and concerns can be expressed openly, and he works with clients to set concrete, achievable steps toward change. His experience includes supporting individuals through anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep disturbance, anger, and life transitions, as well as addressing issues like codependency, chronic illness, and substance use.
William holds an LCSW in Florida and brings 21 years of clinical work to his practice, offering guidance for those seeking clearer thinking, better coping, and renewed motivation.
Online Approaches That Support Practical Change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and patterns that maintain substance use. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward valued goals; it can help with stress, chronic pain, and motivation when painful experiences are present. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own growth and self-direction, which can be particularly helpful for building self-esteem and processing grief.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore what methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions, adjusting strategies over time to reflect changing needs. This shared decision-making helps tailor treatment to practical outcomes rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for scheduling and communication. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating work, family, or geographic constraints, allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent support in formats that fit the client’s life.
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Experience
21+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English