William Swieringa, LCSW
Experienced LCSW focused on life transitions
Details
| Name | William Swieringa |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 39 |
About William
William Swieringa is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and major life changes. William offers steady, plainspoken support for those facing grief, depression, relationship concerns, or struggles with self-esteem and work life.
He combines a clear structure with a respectful listening style. Sessions focus on real problems and practical steps. William draws on Narrative Therapy to examine the stories people tell themselves and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions.
Background and approach
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help clients notice difficult emotions without getting stuck. These approaches aim to increase psychological flexibility and day-to-day coping. William is comfortable addressing complex topics such as trauma, chronic illness, addiction, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
William works with adults on issues related to intimacy, parenting strain, career decisions, and recovery after loss or separation. He meets people where they are and helps them clarify values and next steps. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients.
William holds an LCSW in Illinois. His practice offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things William works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Coaching
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask William directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking William directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused methods work online
William uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their lives. That approach can make it easier to spot repeating patterns and imagine different directions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.The right approach often becomes clear in early sessions. William treats finding the best fit as a team effort. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adjust methods as work progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into busy days and let people share thoughts between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people access therapy from different locations.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does William help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues among many other concerns listed in his background.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct but compassionate approach that mixes listening with practical exercises and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
William brings 39 years of clinical experience to his practice, working with people through a wide range of life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices under that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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