William Rusnak uses an attachment-based approach combined with cognitive and dialectical skills to help people facing hard life moments.
01About William
William Rusnak uses an attachment-based approach combined with cognitive and dialectical skills to help people facing hard life moments. He presents therapy as a process and works alongside people to set goals and find practical steps forward. William is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and brings six years of counseling experience to his practice.
He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. He also helps people handle life changes, loneliness, guilt, and questions about purpose.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and aimed at helping people notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and build small skills that change daily life. Before counseling, William worked in the defense and telecommunications industries. He spent many years caring for his wife during a rare form of dementia and says that experience shaped his view of grief and caregiving.
That personal history informs how he talks about loss, starting over, and long-term caregiving challenges. William uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies.
Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how past relationships affect present ones. He can include a Christian and Biblical perspective when that fits a person's values and goals. William is licensed in Arkansas and Texas and conducts sessions in English for people located in Arkansas.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 77592 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Arkansas)
- License P2305002 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1306363346 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything William lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods William names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
These are the methods William names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How attachment work and skills translate to online therapy
William uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships, helping people see patterns and try new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to preferences, and recommend which methods to try first. Clients and therapist make adjustments over time so the plan fits needs and life circumstances.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for longer sessions and deeper conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat can fit quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
William works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, and helps people cope with life changes and purpose questions.
What is his style of therapy like?
He uses an attachment-based approach alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, focusing on practical skills and patterns in relationships.
How much counseling experience does he have?
He has six years of professional counseling experience and combines that with personal caregiving experience to inform his work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC licensed in Texas and Arkansas and practices while living in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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