About me

I am licensed in SC, VA, MD and WV with 36 years of professional experience. I have experience in helping teens and young adults with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

As a collaboration I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Clear and direct communication with the parent(s) is required prior to the first meeting to make a decision if I am a good fit for your child's needs.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 39

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

WV LICSW DP00939555

SC LISW-CP 14143

VA LCSW 0904002503

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for William Perks. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jan 20, 2025 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Having a great time! I’ve learned so much about myself and the world. And there have only been 3 sessions!

Written on Jan 13, 2025 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse

William Perks is a terrific empathetic and skilled counselor. I highly recommend his services!

Written on Jan 12, 2025 after therapy with William for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd

William is thoughtful, considerate, and never assumes what I'm going to say. He allows me to explain my situation completely and reflects on what I say before offering advice. His depth of knowledge is refreshing and his professional demeanor makes me feel confident in my care.

Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with William for 1 month

William Perks is able to connect to my teen's concerns and provides a varied approach to dealing with them.

Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Responds quickly and very attentive to our needs

Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

10/10

Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder

William is a great therapist. He understands how to make you comfortable talking about uncomfortable things. I had true anxiety about getting therapy but William makes the process easy. I’m glad our paths have crossed!

Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and anger management

Will is truly understanding and he listens.

Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Very helpful and insightful. Has a process, yet remains flexible. I would absolutely recommend Will.

Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

he’s a well around guy, i look forward to meeting with him weekly. he’s very well spoken and understands things about me that nobody else does.

Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Mr. Perks is a very knowledgeable man who knows what he is talking about and how to talk to individuals while getting those individuals to open up and relate in ways I did not think possible.

Written on Oct 06, 2024 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

He is phenomenal!

Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

I’m in my first few sessions with Will. So far the resources & availability have been wonderful. He’s attentive, timely & knowledgeable.

Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I love the fact that William listens.. (I talk a lot)...
He gives me advice on what tools that I can use to help with my splits when I just get fixated on something he's a good doctor

Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with William for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

William s very suited to our needs. His approach to our needs has helped us tremendously. My wife and I have made a lot of progress in our grief and he has helped us understand better to cope with things that we have no control of. We highly recommend Will to anyone who needs grief counseling

Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with William for 7 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Will has been attentive and effective in helping me deal with work stress and generalized anxiety. He is able to recommend behavioral techniques and sources of information pertinent to my needs.

Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with William for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

He has helped me through some very tough times. Very respectful to my concerns and a good sense of humor. Highly recommend!

Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd

I am very thankful to be matched with this therapist.

Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with William for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Will has been a great therapist in understanding our challenges; especially with ADHD and how it affect marriages. Very much have appreciated his insight and positive outlook & approach in our sessions.

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