William Swieringa

William Swieringa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 39 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and anger. He focuses on helping individuals move through major life changes and emotional challenges.

He uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage symptoms and regain a sense of control. Sessions often focus on building clearer thinking patterns and skillful habits for day-to-day life. William draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people take workable steps forward.

William also brings attention to how life stories shape current difficulties. He uses Narrative and Existential ideas to help people name what matters and make intentional choices. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing techniques are woven in to support change and sustain motivation.

People come to him for help with sleep problems, anger, eating concerns, relationship struggles, parenting strain, and work stress. He also supports those facing trauma, chronic illness, caregiving burdens, and the emotional fallout of major transitions.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. William prioritizes clear explanations, practical exercises, and short-term strategies that fit everyday life. He encourages people to bring concrete problems so they can leave with tools to try between sessions.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It supports handling difficult feelings like anxiety, anger, or grief without getting stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential Therapy helps people reflect on meaning, choice, and life direction when facing major transitions or losses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

If you are considering online work, confirm specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Many people find that working remotely makes it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to keep therapy consistent during life changes.