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William Jeffery

Calm, practical guidance for life challenges

LMHC New York

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

William Jeffery is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who draws on 13 years of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He uses an approachable, client-centered style that encourages open sharing of thoughts and feelings while integrating structured methods like cognitive behavioral therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior.

Jeffery’s work also encompasses a wide range of related challenges including abandonment, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, communication and control struggles, and the impacts of divorce, domestic violence, or natural disasters.

He aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, combining motivational interviewing and trauma-focused strategies when helpful to support coping, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Located in New York and offering services in English, he welcomes those ready to take a first step toward change and supports clients through an encouraging, nonjudgmental therapeutic process.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

William Jeffery integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to support online therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, anger, and relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration to create a respectful space where clients can explore feelings and priorities.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques over time so that the plan feels relevant and workable 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 possible to continue consistent care from locations across New York, accommodate varying daily rhythms, and access support without added travel time.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes, along with related topics such as attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He blends client-centered listening with structured techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and may use motivational interviewing and trauma-focused methods as appropriate to support practical change and emotional processing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns in therapeutic settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 006646 and practices out of New York.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English