William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP

William Perks is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly four decades of experience. He is William Perks, LICSW, LISW-CP, and he brings steady, practical guidance for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. He often collects and shares resources to help people learn between sessions.

He organizes large sets of informational resources on public platforms for clients to explore at their own pace. A YouTube channel and several Facebook groups gather articles, videos, and playlists on topics such as coping, bereavement, ADHD, relationship dynamics, and self-development. These collections are meant to expand what happens in sessions and give things to try between meetings.

In sessions he reviews thoughts and behaviors, past history and future worries, and beliefs and values. He helps people name choices and set goals. Practical exercises, reflections, and real-world steps are used so people can try different approaches outside the room.

William offers an optional structured program called I AM READY - an eight-session intensive that focuses on skills, information, and activities tied to a client’s goals. Clients may stop after four sessions if they prefer, and the first meeting includes time for a client to decide if the therapist is a good fit.

He practices in South Carolina and holds credentials as LICSW and LISW-CP. Sessions and resources are delivered in English, and information about services is shared directly with people who choose to explore his work further.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping them feel heard and develop their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with a person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they trial methods and adjust the plan so the work fits the client’s needs and life circumstances.

If you are considering online options, confirm available session formats before booking since the profile describes online resource collections but does not list specific remote formats. Many people find that fitting sessions into a daily schedule helps keep momentum, and using shared resources between meetings supports skill practice. Online work can make it easier to review playlists, written exercises, and short videos between sessions and to follow a structured program like the eight-session I AM READY plan without needing extra travel time.