Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
How William works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About William
William Lyons is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage strong emotions and life changes. He focuses on practical ways to reduce anger, stress, anxiety, and the effects of addiction. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
He approaches work believing each person knows their story best. Sessions center on what the client wants to change and build on existing strengths. He encourages small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes, and treats setbacks as part of progress.
Background and approach
With three decades of experience in behavioral health, Lyons draws on methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He uses client-centered counseling to follow each person’s priorities and cognitive behavioral tools to reframe thinking patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to ground attention in tense moments.
He has spent many years helping people cope with grief, trauma, relationship strain, and substance use concerns. He also supports people facing career strain, isolation, and compassion fatigue from demanding work roles. Appointments are offered on weekends to fit different schedules.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Lyons asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged according to availability. He invites people to reach out when they are ready to begin.
What William works with
Everything William lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in William's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches William lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online work
William uses client-centered therapy to follow the person's goals and priorities in sessions. This approach means conversations start with what matters most to the client and the therapist helps guide toward practical next steps.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting thought patterns that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood and testing new responses. CBT is useful for managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful behaviors.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single plan.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people read facial cues and work through exercises in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are available for shorter check-ins, prompts between sessions, or when writing is easier than speaking.
These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, weekend availability, or different time zones while keeping the focus on practical skills for managing anger, stress, and recovery.
Questions people ask about William
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, self-esteem, and related life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a straightforward, client-centered approach that follows the person's priorities and builds on strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of professional experience in behavioral health and practice as a licensed counselor.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license details in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.