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John Williams
Experience
12 years
Based in
Georgia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Georgia

John Williams

LPC

Therapist for life transitions and relationships

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Georgia · LPC011387
NPI
1073130704

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  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills
  • Values driven

About John

John Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. He also works with concerns like grief, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, and challenges connected to trauma and abuse. John’s practice includes care for people from LGBT communities and those coping with bipolar disorder or major life changes.

He keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. John uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take steps that matter. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when making change feels stuck or overwhelming.

In sessions he talks through patterns that maintain distress, like avoidance, control issues, or codependent behavior. He helps people notice how old wounds, family of origin issues, or abandonment fears show up now. Work often includes short experiments between meetings and building communication skills for everyday situations.

John draws on 12 years of clinical experience to guide treatment choices and tailor them to each person’s needs. He emphasizes concrete coping skills for anger, substance use, compassion fatigue, and other concerns. His aim is to help people break destructive cycles and move toward clearer purpose and healthier relationships.

For those ready to start, the process asks about current struggles and goals before shaping a plan. International clients may be accepted; language of service is English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How ACT and CBT Guide Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms and improve mood. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and anger management.

John treats approach selection as a collaboration. He will talk with each person about what matters to them and which methods feel right. Together they try tools, see what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and progress.

The practical benefits of working online include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping continuity during life transitions. Online sessions can make it easier to attend from work during a break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that works best. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to learn how sessions are scheduled and delivered.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style?

His approach is practical and collaborative, using short experiments, skill building, and focused conversations to address patterns that keep problems going.

How much experience does he have?

John has 12 years of experience working with individuals on a range of concerns including addiction, family dynamics, and life transitions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices from Georgia.

Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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