William Lyons , LPC

William Lyons is an Alabama-licensed therapist with 30 years of professional experience who brings a long history of working with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related challenges. He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which denotes licensure to provide mental health care in Alabama. In addition, he has 27 years of experience as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a credential focused on treating substance use and addiction concerns.

Throughout his work he addresses a broad range of concerns including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, intimacy and self-esteem difficulties, compassion fatigue, and anger management. He also works with people affected by adoption and foster care matters, communication problems, disaster-related stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, first responder challenges, veteran issues, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety, and other focused concerns.

William approaches therapy from a strength-based, client-centered stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are central to change. He does not view people as broken; instead he helps them discover and build better ways of coping. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors the step of getting started. He is currently accepting new clients, including international clients, and schedules appointments on weekends.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

William often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals. This method helps people gain clarity, build self-trust, and use their existing strengths to navigate relationship, identity, and life-change issues.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges because it teaches practical skills and problem-solving strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is another approach William employs when emotional regulation, impulsivity, or intense interpersonal conflict are present. DBT blends acceptance with skill-building in areas like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist will help figure out the best fit based on each client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and will collaborate with the client to adjust methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or travel. These options support continuity of care and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent treatment, including weekend appointments to accommodate varied schedules.