William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP

William Perks is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly four decades of experience. He holds LICSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina. He offers structured and open-ended options for people seeking help with difficult life moments and ongoing struggles.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and relationship concerns among many other issues. William uses straightforward conversation to review thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and values so clients better understand their options. He emphasizes practical choices that lead to healthier daily routines and clearer goals.

Background and approach begins with a collaborative review of history and current patterns. Sessions include examining expectations, identifying unhelpful habits, and practicing small changes that add up over time. He sometimes offers an eight-session intensive called "I AM READY" for concentrated work on a specific goal, with the option to stop after four sessions if it feels right.

William also curates informational resources online, including a YouTube playlist and several Facebook groups that collect articles, videos, and community discussions about coping, bereavement, creativity, and self-development. These resources are intended to supplement conversations in therapy rather than replace them.

He describes the first meeting as a chance for you to interview him as a potential therapist. That session is used to share qualifications, clarify style, and agree on goals before committing to further work. This helps ensure the fit feels appropriate before deeper work begins.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action toward what matters to them. It supports coping with anxiety, grief, and shifts in life direction by focusing on values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people learn practical skills to change patterns that keep problems active. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people can find their own solutions at their own pace, which can be calming for those feeling overwhelmed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. William treats that as a team effort and will help you try methods that match your goals and preferences. He often blends ideas from different approaches so sessions stay relevant to your needs and the problems you bring in.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical skill-building, planning, and checking progress so therapy fits into everyday life.