William Jeffery, LMHC

William Jeffery is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 13 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, anger, and major life changes. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirms the effort it takes to get started.

He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build better coping habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of his toolkit for tackling anxiety, anger, and repetitive thinking. He also draws on client-centered methods to create space for honest talk and self-directed goals.

William listens for what matters most to each person and tailors sessions to those priorities. He works collaboratively, helping people set small, achievable steps between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to resolve mixed feelings or strengthen their commitment to change.

He has supported people through issues related to abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and aging. He also addresses communication and commitment problems, dependency traits, and the emotional fallout of separation or domestic violence.

Sessions can include straightforward skills practice, problem-solving, and check-ins about progress. William aims to keep language plain and action-focused so people can use what they learn right away.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

William combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in online sessions to address symptoms and practical problems. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, anger, and stress. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can set their own goals.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing when people feel unsure about change, helping them weigh options and build a personal commitment to next steps. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will check in about what feels useful and adjust methods based on the client's goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing check-ins, brief coaching between sessions, or for people who prefer writing to speaking.

These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between meetings. The therapist will help choose the formats that match a client's routines and comfort level so progress can continue even when schedules are tight.