About William
William McMahon is a licensed counselor who helps people facing addictions, relationship strain, and grief. He works with individuals who want practical tools and steady support while they make changes. William emphasizes each person’s strengths and treats the client as the expert in their own life.
He holds credentials as an LPCC and as an LPC and brings 18 years of professional experience. He frames sessions around clear, usable steps rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is working, what’s getting in the way, and small actions that can move things forward. William uses a mix of talking and skill-building. He helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and manage strong emotions.
Money and financial worries are also a recurring focus in his work when those issues tie into stress or decision-making. Clients can expect a calm, straightforward approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. William encourages people to lean on their existing strengths while learning new ways to cope.
The goal is steady progress and clearer choices, not quick fixes. Sessions are suited to those ready to take steps toward change and who want a practical partner in the process. William supports people over time as they try new strategies and reassess what helps them live more fully.
Therapeutic approaches that adapt to online care
William uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, listening-based foundation where the person's goals guide the work. This approach focuses on hearing your perspective and helping you find your own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is useful for addictions, relationship patterns, and managing grief reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. William will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try techniques that fit those aims. If something does not feel helpful, he adjusts the plan so sessions remain practical and focused on what the person wants to change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and emotional work. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can support shorter updates, between-session tasks, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into varying schedules and routines.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, California
- Languages
- English