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William Lyons

LPC

William Lyons , LPC

Therapist in Alabama

● Accepting new clients
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About William

William Lyons is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 30 years of experience working with individuals facing a range of life challenges. He has extensive clinical experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, process trauma and abuse, and navigate grief and loss. He approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses resources that can support healing and growth.

Rather than viewing clients as broken, he works collaboratively to identify practical strategies and new ways of responding that fit each person's life. His practice addresses issues related to relationships, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns. He also brings experience supporting clients through adoption and foster care matters, first responder and veteran issues, substance use struggles, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters.

William offers flexible access to care, including weekend appointment times, and is accepting new clients, including international clients. He invites those who are ready to begin a therapeutic process to take the first step and reach out to explore whether his approach is a good match for their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

William integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into his remote practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and strengths while guiding their own growth. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness strategies that are especially useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the work. William partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s life. He adapts interventions over time as circumstances and therapeutic goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively deliver these evidence-informed approaches in remote formats while working with clients to find the pace and style that feel most helpful.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does William Lyons have?

William Lyons has 30 years of experience.

Is William Lyons a licensed therapist?

Yes, he holds the credential LPC. License details: AL LPC LPC04314.

In which languages does William Lyons provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is William Lyons located?

He is located in Alabama.

How can I work with William Lyons as my therapist?

You can work with William Lyons through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does William Lyons work with international clients?

Yes, William Lyons works with international clients.

How much does therapy with William Lyons cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger management

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English

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