William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP

William Perks is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience. He holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice credential. He describes a practical, resource-oriented starting point that helps people find information and then decide whether to work together.

He offers a mix of structured and open-ended options. One described program is an eight-session intensive called "I AM READY," which provides focused skills, activities, and practical tools. He also says people may stop earlier if the match does not feel right, and that the first session includes mutual exploration of goals and fit.

Perks curates informational resources across online platforms, including a YouTube channel and several Facebook groups that collect materials on coping, grief, ADHD, creativity, and life changes. Those collections are intended to help people explore topics before or alongside sessions.

In sessions he guides review of thoughts and behaviors, personal history, values, and goals. He emphasizes simple steps people can try between meetings and practical choices that can change daily life. His approach aims to increase awareness of options and next steps rather than promise quick fixes.

Based in South Carolina, he uses his background to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, career decisions, and midlife transitions. He also lists focus areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and bereavement. Language of service is English and international clients are not accepted.

How certain approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with decisions, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can find their own answers; it is useful for rebuilding confidence and exploring personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions include a conversation about priorities and a chance to try different techniques to see what helps most.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simple to combine guided activities, resource links, and follow-up tasks between meetings so skills learned in sessions transfer into daily life.