William (Russell) Glass is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of experience.
01About William
William (Russell) Glass is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life changes. He also supports those facing grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about identity and self-esteem.
He brings many years helping people recover from substance use and the health problems that sometimes come with it. He uses straightforward, practical steps to help people change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
He also draws on existential ideas to help people clarify values, purpose, and what matters most to them. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building skills. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop coping strategies.
Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are added as useful tools when people want to increase awareness or find motivation for change. William describes therapy as a partnership. He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can be honest and try new ways of responding.
His own experience with long-term health challenges and living abroad informs a practical and empathetic approach. People who choose him often want clear goals and real-world strategies. He helps clients translate insight into daily habits that reduce symptoms and improve relationships.
William is based in Alabama and works through online formats to reach people where they are.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License 3367 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1487254280 · 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
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods William names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused 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
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
William often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns, and it gives clear steps to try between sessions.He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and responding to each person's unique concerns. This approach helps build trust and lets clients set the pace and goals for their work together.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. William works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and comfort level. He reviews progress and adjusts techniques if something is not helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching moments, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent contact with a licensed professional.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does William commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and life transitions among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends practical, skills-based methods with a client-centered attitude. Sessions aim to set clear goals and build day-to-day coping strategies.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 24 years of clinical experience, including work with substance use and related health issues, and life experience living abroad that shapes his approach.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is based in Alabama.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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