I am licensed in New York with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping patients with coping with addictions, LGBTQ-related issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Self esteem, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 004823
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Bill is great super personable, really makes you feel like you’re talking to a friend then a therapist.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with William for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
appreciate his understanding of my problem
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Experienced compassionate therapist
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with William for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Williams Smiths guidance has helped me greatly in my overall health, well being, and how I manage my finances
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with William for 6 months
Bill has been an incredible help in my personal journey of understanding and bettering myself. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with William for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
William Smith surprised me with his professional demeanor, wide ranging scope of knowledge and incredible therapeutic presence. I had my reservations about coming to therapy at all. But he changed my opinion and my approach.
I could not recommend more highly
Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue