William Swieringa

William Swieringa is an LCSW with 39 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people facing big life changes, persistent anxiety, mood shifts, and relationship concerns. He aims for clear, practical work that helps people regain a sense of balance.

He listens first to understand each person's story and priorities. Then he uses structured tools alongside open conversation to address stress, panic, grief, addiction, and other concerns. Sessions often combine short-term coping strategies with longer-term planning for change.

William draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to support motivation and present-moment coping.

His experience includes working with people who are navigating aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness or disability, adoption and foster care questions, and attachment-related struggles. He also has background helping people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression.

William practices in Illinois and works with English-speaking clients. He welcomes international clients as well and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Parents reading this should note that his profile lists family and parenting concerns among focus areas; anyone interested should confirm fit before scheduling.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the available times. William aims to create a steady, respectful space for people to work toward clearer next steps.

Approaches That Fit Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action. It’s useful for anxiety, life transitions, and building consistent habits.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for managing panic, low mood, and stress in daily life.

Mindfulness-based techniques help people develop calmer attention and reduce reactivity. These methods can support coping with chronic pain, grief, or ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and preferences, and then try techniques that match those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. They can also let people work from a quieter space or choose audio-only when video is not needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to work well in remote sessions.