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William Thornett

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William Thornett, LMHC, LPC

Florida

LMHC LPC - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC, LPC
  • LicenseLPC, Alabama / 2871; LMHC, Florida / MH17611; LMHC, Hawaii / MHC-828
  • NPI1912155912
  • Experience14 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Motivational interviewing

About William

William Thornett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, and related concerns. Sessions also address issues like ADHD, addictions, sleep problems, and career or financial stress.

He uses straightforward methods that focus on thinking patterns and present behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness are core parts of his approach. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and increase willingness to change.

In sessions he works as a team with the person to find what actually helps. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful thoughts, test practical changes, and build small routines that reduce reactivity and impulse-driven choices. Mindfulness techniques are offered as simple practices for managing tension and improving focus.

William has experience addressing intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, workplace issues, and concerns common to men and veterans. He also helps people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and career decisions. His work includes attention to impulsivity and money-related stress when these affect daily functioning.

Sessions are conducted in English, and he accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How his approaches fit into online work

William uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical and often focuses on doable steps between sessions to reduce anger and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy is offered as simple attention and breathing practices that improve awareness of physical tension and impulse urges. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change, helpful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to see which approaches match their goals and daily life, and he adjusts techniques based on how someone responds. That process usually begins with small, testable changes and clear goals.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins around work or parenting. Some approaches, like CBT homework or brief motivational conversations, adapt well to remote sessions and can be done without long commitments.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Alabama, Florida, Hawaii

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, ADHD, addictions, sleep issues, parenting and career concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He works collaboratively and uses practical methods to change thinking and behavior, combining CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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