- Cognitive Behavioral tools
- Dialectical skills
- Faith based option
About William
William "Bill" Mcleod is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 21 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, loneliness, men's issues, and workplace stress.
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and describes his style as collaborative. He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and learn new coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Reality Therapy are part of his toolbox when motivation or decision-making are central issues.
Bill mentions a trauma-informed outlook and can integrate faith-based psychotherapy when a client requests that. He works with adults across the lifespan, including both younger and older adults, and has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, memory changes, and shifting family roles. He also supports people navigating grief, substance use recovery, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clear goals. He uses direct conversation, occasional humor, and steady reflection to help people talk through shame, isolation, or relationship hurts. He aims to help clients build emotional clarity and resilience while sorting out next steps in life.
If someone wants to begin, they are invited to use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches he uses and how online work fits
Bill commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and for unpacking guilty or shaming self-talk.He also draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those skills can help when strong feelings or panic attacks make it hard to think clearly. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change or needs help finding internal reasons to take steps forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then shape the plan collaboratively. That conversation helps decide which techniques to prioritize and how to pace sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. If someone prefers working with licensed professionals from home or during a break at work, online sessions can make that practical, but be sure to check the available formats when you schedule.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, forgiveness, loneliness, and workplace issues.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques to explore the thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt and shame alive. The work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new coping skills, and setting small goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has 21 years of clinical experience supporting adults across the lifespan, including work with depression, trauma, substance use recovery, and aging-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.