William "Bill" Blundell , LCPC

William "Bill" Blundell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who brings years of classroom and field experience to his counseling work. He has held LCPC licensure in Illinois since 2010 and previously practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor beginning in 2007. In addition to his clinical roles, he serves as an adjunct professor at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he teaches courses on substance abuse, grief and loss, and human growth and development, and he continues to consult and teach to maintain his clinical skills.

Since 2018 he has worked in the field of probation, combining practical system knowledge with therapeutic practice. Over the course of his career he has supported people facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, relationship concerns, and a wide range of everyday challenges. He has spent additional time learning about and working with obsessive-compulsive concerns, and while exposure work can be more difficult to deliver remotely, he remains committed to assisting those affected by OCD.

He approaches counseling with an open mind and nonjudgmental stance, offering a laid-back style and a sense of humor that he views as therapeutic. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify and pursue the changes they want rather than prescribing how they should live. His aim is to provide attentive listening and practical support for people at different stages of their lives and recovery journeys.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

William "Bill" Blundell uses several evidence-informed approaches adapted for remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues and translates well to conversations and structured exercises online. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it can support people coping with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-management strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness techniques with values-based action, helping people clarify what matters to them and take meaningful steps even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He and the client work together to determine which methods best match the client's goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adjustments are made over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with William "Bill" Blundell is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support continuity of care, and allow therapists and clients to tailor the format to what works best for them.