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William Smith, LMHC

Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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.

Professional experience

16 yrs in practice
Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NY LMHC 004823

Reviews

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William has been my therapist for about a year now. I can say that I’m able to handle my emotions with a stronger understanding of what is it that I’m feeling and how to process it. William has taught me the value of words and how certain words can alter the way I feel about something. He has given me so much insight of how to handle things I’m feeling and how to connect with my emotions regularly. I feel more at peace than I’ve ever had. I’m truly grateful that Better Help connected me to Bill. Im better because of it.

Written on Dec 21, 2025 after therapy with William for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

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