William Benson(He/Him/His)

I am William Benson, a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) in the state of Texas. I began my career in 2009 as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor(LCDC) and worked for three years as an In Prison Therapeutic Community Counselor. I educated Texas inmates about behavioral modification changes they can make to allow them to change the way they think and see the world around them so they can make better decisions for themselves once released from prison. Once I left work from the prison, I had obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and started working for a non-profit that focused attention on the homeless and underserved populations of San Antonio. While working here for eight years, I completed a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and became a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC). I have been working as an independent therapist from home, all online sessions, since 2021.

I like to use a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT) to assist clients in becoming more self-aware and thereby obtaining better self-control. I will also use Mindfulness Skills and Motivational Interviewing to encourage participation that ultimately brings about change. I will use my own personal experiences with addiction, anxiety, and depression to make connections with clients.

My ultimate goal is to educate you so you can manage your own thoughts and feelings without needing to return for therapy.