William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP

William Perks is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship challenges, addictions, trauma, and a wide range of life transitions. He holds the credentials LICSW and LISW-CP - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LISW-CP denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice. Based in South Carolina, he combines decades of clinical practice with a large collection of informational resources curated across online platforms to support clients between sessions.

He maintains a YouTube channel called "journey associates" with a red sunset background where curated playlists gather resources related to the mind and coping strategies. He also organizes several Facebook groups and pages that focus on coping, learning, leisure, community connection, and specific topics such as support for men and women, adults with ADHD, bereavement and recovery from loss, parenting and family dynamics, pretirement and retirement planning, creativity and self-development, and inclusive spirituality. One active group is "Outside of the Box: Coping Creatively with Whatever."

William offers structured options as well as open-ended support. He developed an eight-session intensive called "I AM READY" that provides focused information, activities, skills, and tools; clients may opt to stop after four sessions if they prefer. He is skilled at guiding individuals and couples through a review of thoughts and behaviors, history and anticipation, beliefs and misconceptions, values and choices, and goals and objectives to increase awareness of options, needs, resources, and results. For specific questions or to request topic menus for groups and playlists, interested individuals may contact him at findingyourwaytoday@gmail.com.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them determine actions. It emphasizes identifying personal values and taking committed steps that align with those values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their experiences. This approach supports self-discovery and is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thinking and behavior by teaching practical skills to reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier habits. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, coping skills, and problem-solving challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. William works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. Licensed professionals can deliver structured therapy, focused skill-building, and ongoing support through these formats, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access help from wherever you are.