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William  Flores

William Flores

Florida

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

  • 21 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida · SW11020
NPI
1104168640
Based in
Florida
  • Calm and direct approach
  • Helps with sleep concerns
  • Values-based strategies

About William

William Flores is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, depression, addictions, and sleep struggles. He keeps sessions straightforward and calm so people can talk about what matters most. He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space to share thoughts and feelings. William encourages small, doable steps toward a more satisfying life.

William has 21 years of experience working in Florida settings that include helping people with parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also assists those coping with chronic pain, substance use, anger, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose. Sleeping difficulties are one of the concerns he addresses within that wider mix.

His style blends practical problem-solving with attention to personal values. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and try new actions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help set clear goals and keep momentum.

In a session he listens first, then collaborates on concrete steps the person can try between meetings. He helps people break big problems into manageable tasks and track progress. Over time the aim is steadier routines, clearer priorities, and better coping with day-to-day stress.

William is licensed in Florida as an LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English, and he works with international clients when appropriate. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, depression, and the frustration that comes with sleep problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, behaviors, and mood to identify practical steps that change daily patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, and insomnia. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-focused method that helps strengthen a person’s own reasons for change and can support work around addictions or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to the person’s goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. This is a collaborative process - plans are adjusted based on what helps in real life.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people apply new strategies between sessions in their everyday settings, which can help with sleep routines and coping with stress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does William commonly address?

He works with people dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, grief, and sleeping difficulties, among other issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, offering a nonjudgmental space and concrete steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 21 years of professional experience supporting people with a variety of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and practices in Florida.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify exact session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I get started working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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