About me

I am licensed in SC, VA and WV (soon to be licensed in MD on an LCSW-C level). I have 38 years of post-graduate professional experience as a Master of Social Work (MSW, 1986).

I have experience in many settings advocating and assisting clients with the

> mitigation of stress and anxiety,
> bereavement process of an approaching death, the process of grieving, and other significant losses,
> education of research-based knowledge and dynamics of adversity, a and trauma,
> recovery and self-advocacy from adversity, significant losses, and trauma,
> management of mood issues and motivation,
> navigation through expected and developmental challenges,
> strategies to contend with unplanned, life-changing experiences,
> definitions of substance use, abuse, addiction, dependence, other compulsions, treatment, sobriety, abstinence, and recovery,
> pathways to learning healthier self-care, and the
> management of an acute and/or chronic illness.


I am open to serving couples * through the framework and goals to -
> learn the principles of trust,
> apply a structure for sufficient self-awareness and accountability,
> improve communication to a functional level, and
> strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other based on
the identification of barriers,
each person's assessed individual traits and level of development,
and behaviors that are congruent with the stated values and agreed upon goals.


* I inform clients that I do not have the credential of LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, which is a rigorous, post-graduate program. If your need is severe, or if there are patterns of rigid beliefs and long-term problems, I suggest that you seek services from an LMFT.


Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am do my best to serve clients with earnest effort, integrity, and direct communication.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 38

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

VA LCSW 0904002503

WV LICSW DP00939555

SC LISW-CP 14143

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for William Perks. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Responds quickly and very attentive to our needs

Written on Oct 06, 2024 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

He is phenomenal!

Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with William for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

William s very suited to our needs. His approach to our needs has helped us tremendously. My wife and I have made a lot of progress in our grief and he has helped us understand better to cope with things that we have no control of. We highly recommend Will to anyone who needs grief counseling

Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with William for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Will has been a great therapist in understanding our challenges; especially with ADHD and how it affect marriages. Very much have appreciated his insight and positive outlook & approach in our sessions.

Work with me!