William Ezzelle

William Ezzelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience. He practices in Virginia and focuses on practical support for common struggles like anxiety, depression, addiction, and anger. William aims to meet people where they are and help them find realistic steps forward.

He uses a client-centered approach, which means he treats the person in the room as the expert on their life. He combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness techniques to build awareness and coping skills. Sessions emphasize clear, workable strategies rather than abstract theory.

William’s background includes work in correctional facilities, homeless shelters, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient clinics. He has experience helping people with substance use, trauma, mood disorders, and intimate concerns. His training also includes focused study in addictions counseling and trauma and disaster response.

He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision. The profile lists his credentials as LMHC and LPC. William also has experience with multicultural and sexuality-related topics, including LGBT and alternative sex cultures.

In sessions clients can expect a collaborative tone. William will listen, reflect, and work with each person to set goals and try practical techniques. He sees reaching out as a step many people take to manage stress, improve relationships, or address substance use and mood concerns.

How William’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist treats the person as the expert on their life and works together to set goals and find solutions that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest ways to try different techniques. Clients and therapist check in together about what is helping and adjust the plan as they go.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to practice mindfulness and CBT exercises in real-life settings, then discuss what happened in the next session. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to an online setting while working with each person's goals and daily routines.