William Teese, LCSW

William Teese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 25 years of experience. He works with adults and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship strain, grief, trauma and major life changes.

He spent seven years working at a residential substance abuse treatment facility where he treated substance use concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and anger-related issues. He also worked in a Special Needs Program for a major medical insurer, helping clients on Medicare and Medicaid develop coping skills to improve daily functioning.

William has three years of experience as a crisis counselor for Military OneSource, supporting people through acute stressful events. His practice focuses on practical skills and clear steps that people can use between sessions. He prefers to work with adults age 18 to 98, drawing on long-term experience with midlife and aging concerns.

In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns, test different ways of responding, and reduce automatic reactivity. He also addresses workplace stress, money worries, communication problems, and smoking or vaping cessation as part of broader life changes.

William frames treatment around respect and sensitivity and adapts conversations to the needs each person brings. To start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so you can see if the approach fits your goals.

Using CBT and Mindfulness in online sessions