William "Bill" Blundell

William "Bill" Blundell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He has worked in counseling since 2007 and has held the LCPC credential since 2010. He also teaches counseling courses at the university level and brings those classroom and field experiences into his work with clients.

Bill keeps his clinical skills active through teaching and probation work. He has spent much of his career helping people with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and relationship concerns. He also has focused time working with substance use and grief issues, and has taken extra interest in obsessive-compulsive concerns.

His approach is down-to-earth and straightforward. He describes himself as laid back and uses humor when it helps. He aims to listen without judgment and to meet people where they are emotionally and mentally. Sessions are collaborative - he helps people identify changes they want and supports steps toward those goals.

Bill draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. He uses these tools to help with everyday problems like sleep, eating, stress, and managing strong emotions such as anger.

People who reach out can expect a calm, open-minded counselor who values honesty and clarity. He encourages anyone who is struggling to begin the counseling journey and will work with clients to address both short-term concerns and longer-term growth.

How ACT, CBT, and DBT translate to remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and homework. It often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches coping skills for intense emotions, including distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and better communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, school, or family obligations. They also let people do shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel, or use a phone-only option if being on camera is difficult. Ask about the available session formats when you start so you can choose what fits your life.