William Goldberg

William Goldberg is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 25 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and sleep problems. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, substance use, and feelings of emptiness.

William uses a collaborative style. He listens and helps people talk through what feels stuck. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to how problems affect day-to-day life.

In therapy he helps people name patterns that get in the way. He supports clearer communication around commitment and relationship problems. He also addresses the emotional fallout of separation, domestic violence, and addiction.

William brings long experience with trauma and its effects on sleep and mood. He helps clients work through guilt, shame, fatherhood concerns, and fertility-related stress. He also supports people dealing with gender dysphoria and co-occurring conditions.

People can expect straightforward conversations about coping strategies, boundaries, and behavior change. William aims to help clients try small, practical shifts they can use between sessions.

To begin, readers should use the site button to review online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire William requests before the first scheduled session.

How evidence-based approaches guide online work

William uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes. One common approach addresses thinking and behavior patterns that keep anxiety and depression active by identifying triggers and testing new responses. This helps with symptoms like persistent worry, low mood, and problems sleeping. Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care, which looks at how past events affect current feelings, relationships, and sleep, and introduces steps to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. William will work with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and the therapist review what is helping and what needs to change so the work fits the person's needs and life rhythm.

Confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of therapy into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that avoid travel. Online work still allows for skill practice between meetings, faster scheduling, and steady progress without needing to rearrange large parts of daily life.