William (Russell) Glass , LPC

William (Russell) Glass is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in counseling and 24 years of clinical experience. He has spent much of his career supporting people facing substance use disorder and related concerns, including hepatitis C, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. Relationship and identity issues frequently arise alongside these challenges, and he brings a balanced focus to both symptom relief and deeper personal work.

His practice draws on existential ideas that encourage clients to explore purpose, authenticity, and responsibility, paired with cognitive behavioral techniques that help reshape unhelpful thinking and align actions with values. By examining painful thoughts and testing limiting beliefs, he helps people develop practical coping strategies while building on existing strengths. William also incorporates client-centered principles that prioritize empathy, acceptance, and collaboration in therapy.

His life experience includes recovery and living with significant chronic health challenges, and his perspective has been broadened by time spent living abroad and working with diverse populations. William seeks to form a nonjudgmental working relationship that emphasizes honesty and growth, and he invites prospective clients to reach out to begin a journey toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

William (Russell) Glass uses several evidence-informed approaches adapted for remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors by teaching concrete coping skills and problem-solving strategies. Existential Therapy helps clients explore meaning, values, and identity, supporting work on purpose, responsibility, and authentic living when facing life transitions or loss. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, creating a supportive space for clients to set the pace and direction of their work while strengthening self-awareness and resilience.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. William collaborates with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and access licensed professionals from home or work. These options support consistent engagement and make it simpler to receive ongoing help when it is needed.