William Perks

Focused, experienced guide for practical change

LICSW, LISW-CP South Carolina

Experience: 39 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About William

William Perks is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of practice who combines practical resources and therapeutic methods to help people navigate life’s challenges. He curates informational collections and online groups that gather articles, videos, and community discussion to complement in-session work.

Background and approach

Perks emphasizes examining thoughts, behaviors, history, beliefs, values, and goals to increase awareness of options and to support more effective choices. His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance, mindfulness, and client-centered perspectives to offer structure and skills training when useful.

He offers a focused eight-session intensive called "I AM READY" that introduces information, activities, and tools designed to jump-start progress; clients may stop after four sessions if they prefer.

Perks shares additional materials through a YouTube channel and several Facebook groups that cover topics from coping and bereavement to creativity and self-development, providing supplemental learning and community connection for those who seek it.

Therapeutic approaches and online work that support practical change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping; it is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action, useful for life transitions and persistent difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening, validation, and supporting a person’s own capacity for growth through a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to review needs, goals, and preferences and may blend methods over time so the work fits evolving priorities and practical objectives.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow scheduling around other commitments, enable ongoing access to skills coaching and check-ins, and make it easier to combine therapy with the curated resources and online groups the therapist maintains.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does William Perks address?

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and many additional focus areas listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines structured skills training with reflective exploration of thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and values, drawing on approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-centered techniques to tailor work to each individual.

How long has he practiced clinically?

He brings 39 years of experience to his practice, offering both long-term perspective and focused intensives designed to accelerate learning and coping skills.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LICSW and LISW-CP credentials with the following details: WV LICSW DP00939555 and SC LISW-CP 14143, and his practice is located in South Carolina.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides several online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina

Languages

English