William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP

William Perks is a licensed social worker with 39 years of practice who helps people navigate stress, loss, addiction, and big life changes. He is William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP, based in South Carolina and experienced with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He shares practical resources online and offers structured short-term programs for people who want focused help.

He curates informational resources and playlists on YouTube and runs several Facebook groups that gather material about coping, creativity, bereavement, and recovery. Those collections are tools he points clients toward when relevant. He describes an eight-session intensive called "I AM READY" that bundles information, exercises, and skills practice for folks seeking a concentrated boost.

In sessions he looks at thoughts and behaviors, personal history, values, and goals. He helps people identify options and try small changes to see what works. He talks through beliefs that get in the way and helps people practice new ways of responding to stress and relationships.

His style blends acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive-behavioral techniques along with mindfulness and skills drawn from dialectical approaches. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person decides what change is needed and how to get there.

Before a first session he shares more detail about his qualifications, style, and the focused programs he offers. He invites prospective clients to ask for specific information about topics of interest and the resources he maintains online.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify what matters most to them and to take small actions that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes by focusing on committed steps rather than only reducing symptoms.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience through empathic listening and support. The therapist follows the client’s priorities and helps them reflect on choices, increasing self-understanding and personal agency.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process may include trying different tools to see what fits best.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fold therapy into a busy life - for example, by avoiding travel, fitting a session into a lunch break, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, client-centered listening, and CBT techniques to online settings so people can practice skills and track progress between meetings.