Therapist profile
William Goldberg, LPCC, LMHC
California
Licensed counselor - Relationships and mood
Continue with WilliamWhere William stands
- Credentials
- LPCC, LMHC
- License
- LPCC, California / 451; LMHC, Washington / LH60841434
- NPI
- 1780073528
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Sleep and wellness
About William
William Goldberg is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and sleep and wellness issues. William also lists additional focus areas such as codependency, attachment and communication problems, substance use, and feelings of emptiness.
He works with people who are facing overwhelming stress or who feel stuck in relationship patterns. In sessions he listens and helps people name what is happening in their interactions and emotions. He pays attention to how past experiences influence current behavior and relationships.
William uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with practical problems like sleep, recurring anxiety, or managing strong emotions. He explains options in plain terms and helps people try out changes between sessions. Sessions tend to involve discussing recent situations, noticing patterns, and practicing new responses.
People who want a collaborative approach will find he emphasizes working together on clear goals. He is comfortable addressing trauma and substance use alongside mood and relationship concerns. His combined licensure reflects long experience across settings and client needs.
Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in California. If you want to learn how he frames therapy or which session formats are available now, confirm the current options before booking.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used online
William works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach addresses thought and behavior patterns by helping people spot unhelpful thinking, test more helpful responses, and practice those responses in daily life; this can help with anxiety, low mood, and codependent habits. Another useful approach focuses on processing the impact of past trauma so those memories and reactions stop shaping current relationships and sleep. These methods are explained in plain terms and put into day-to-day practice.Finding the right approach is something to decide together. The therapist will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals and feels workable in your life. That collaborative process means methods can shift over time as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the original profile, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to keep appointments when travel is difficult. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, telephone conversations when video is not desired, or regular sessions without commuting. Licensed professionals help clients choose the setup that best fits their schedule, technology, and the kinds of issues they want to address.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and sleep and wellness concerns. The profile also lists related areas like codependency, attachment issues, substance use, and feelings of emptiness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, straightforward approach and draws on evidence-based techniques. Sessions involve naming patterns, practicing new responses, and setting clear goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience in the mental health field. That experience spans stress, trauma, relationship work, and substance use concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPCC in California and an LMHC in Washington, and his practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.