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William (Russell) Glass

Therapist · Alabama

Helping people build purposeful, practical change

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William  (Russell) Glass
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Alabama · 3367
NPI
1487254280
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama
  • Client-centered care
  • Goal focused
  • Strengths based

About William

William (Russell) Glass is an LPC with 24 years of counseling experience. He focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship and identity questions, and codependency issues. He aims to make change feel possible and practical for people under stress or facing loss.

He draws on a client-centered base, meeting people where they are and listening first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking that keeps problems going. He also brings existential ideas about purpose and authenticity to help people find clearer direction.

Sessions often include identifying strengths and building coping skills. He works with clients on concrete strategies to manage symptoms and on reframing painful thoughts. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness approaches are also part of his toolkit when helpful.

His background includes long experience with substance use concerns and related health issues, and he has supported people coping with trauma, grief, chronic illness, and life changes. He says personal recovery and living with chronic health challenges inform his perspective and empathy.

William practices in Alabama and carries the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. He offers collaborative, nonjudgmental support and encourages people to take small steps toward change.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

William commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set the direction of their own work. That approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through identity, relationship, or life-change questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and habits connected to addiction or codependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps most and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Many people choose online care because it can fit more easily into a busy day, avoid travel time, and let them keep regular sessions during life transitions. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins or occasional extra meetings easier to schedule, which helps maintain momentum between longer appointments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does William commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and related issues like codependency, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered approach, listens first, then combines CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills and insight.

How much experience does he have?

He has 24 years of counseling experience, including long work with substance use and health-related challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LPC credential, which means Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Alabama.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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