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- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
- CBT and DBT skills
About William
LPCC and LPC in California with 18 years of experience, William McMahon helps people address addictions, relationship strain, grief, and money or financial issues. He frames clients as the experts on their own story and draws on their strengths during sessions. William asks direct questions and listens for practical patterns that can be changed.
He uses Client-Centered Therapy to build understanding from the client’s perspective. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of him. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be taught to manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. William helps people set small, achievable steps and checks progress each meeting. He pays attention to how money or financial stress shows up in relationships and coping habits.
Over 18 years William has worked in settings across Pennsylvania and California. He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and uses that background to guide practical choices in care. He avoids jargon and keeps conversations focused on real life adjustments.
When someone first reaches out, he starts by asking about immediate concerns and what a reasonable next step looks like. That initial focus helps clarify if CBT, DBT, or a Client-Centered approach will be most useful moving forward. People who want straightforward, skills-based support find this helpful.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. Online sessions using this approach involve the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping identify what matters now. This method helps when someone needs to make choices about relationships, grief, or financial stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thinking and behavior. In remote sessions this often means tracking thoughts and testing small behavior changes between meetings. CBT is useful for changing habits tied to addictions and money decisions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be practiced in weekly sessions and applied between meetings to handle intense feelings or relationship conflict. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose CBT, DBT, Client-Centered techniques, or a mix. That choice is based on the person’s needs, goals, and what they prefer to try. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a regular schedule and reducing travel time. Some people use shorter check-ins when time is tight or favor audio-only work if bandwidth is limited. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to see what best fits everyday life.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, relationship issues, and grief. He also focuses on money and financial issues as they affect daily life.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's priorities and listens for practical patterns. CBT and DBT techniques are used when they fit the person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience. Those years include practice in both Pennsylvania and California.
What credentials and locations are associated with his practice?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is licensed in California. He also has licensure history in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription tier.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets up the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.