William Flores , LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Addiction recovery support
Stress and anxiety relief
Practical goal focus

About William

William Flores is a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience. He focuses on practical help for people dealing with addiction, depression, stress, and relationship strains. He emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental approach so people can talk about what matters most.

William creates a straightforward space for clients to share thoughts and feelings. He aims to reduce shame and self-blame while helping clients notice what gets in the way of change. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small steps that fit daily life.

His background includes long-term work with compassion fatigue and supporting people through major life shifts. He draws on methods that help with coping, motivation, and changing unhelpful patterns. That experience informs his work with grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

William also supports people facing communication breakdowns, codependency, chronic illness, and addiction to drugs or alcohol. He brings practical techniques for handling parenting challenges and for rebuilding intimacy and connection when it has eroded.

When disaster or sudden loss affects someone’s life, William helps people find strategies to cope and to rebuild a sense of direction. He works collaboratively, helping each person pick approaches that match their needs and goals.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and coping when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce distress and change behavior. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist reflects and supports the client's own problem-solving.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose approaches and adjust them as progress is made, so therapy stays practical and aligned with the client's needs.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It can also allow steady weekly work for issues like addiction recovery, grief, or coping after a disaster, while keeping the focus on actionable steps and clear goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsParenting issuesDepression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He helps with addictions, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes including disaster-related impacts.

What is the general approach in sessions?

Sessions blend practical, goal-focused techniques with a client-centered attitude. Expect clear steps, problem solving, and attention to values and motivation.

How much experience does this clinician have?

William brings 21 years of professional experience working with issues such as compassion fatigue, addiction, and major life transitions.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.

In which languages can I speak with this therapist?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What do I do to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.