Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How William works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About William
William Shahan is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or anger find clearer ways to cope and move forward. His tone is direct and steady, and he focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
He listens first to understand how a person’s history and current life situations fit together. From there he helps identify patterns that keep problems alive and teaches simple skills to manage intense emotions and impulses.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize learning concrete techniques for emotion regulation and clearer decision making. William draws on long experience supporting people through grief, end-of-life concerns, divorce and separation, and relationship attachment difficulties. He also works with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, and issues tied to aging and life purpose.
That range informs a flexible approach tailored to each person’s needs. He commonly uses conversation, guided practice, and homework exercises so new ways of coping become habits. People who prefer steady, experience-based guidance often find this helpful.
William aims to help clients build reliable tools they can use outside of therapy. William practices from Oklahoma and conducts sessions in English. He matches his methods to each person’s goals and pace, working step by step to reduce distress and increase everyday functioning.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches and how online therapy works
William typically uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize understanding life patterns and building skills. One common focus is emotion regulation training, which teaches practical steps to reduce intense feelings and respond less reactively; this is useful for anger, panic, and impulsivity. He also uses trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult events at a pace they can handle, supporting recovery from abuse or post-traumatic stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He starts by listening to concerns, goals, and daily routines, then suggests techniques to try. Clients and therapist adjust methods over time based on what helps most, so the plan evolves in collaboration rather than being fixed from the start.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is a shorter way to check in between meetings, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection and brief updates. These options make therapy easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping care consistent.
Questions people ask about William
What concerns does William address?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem, along with related issues such as panic, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, depth-oriented approach that combines listening with practical skill teaching to help people regulate emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
William has 32 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing from Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.