William (Russell) Glass, LPC

William (Russell) Glass is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of experience. He holds a Master’s in counseling and practices in Alabama. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions.

He often helps clients who are coping with relationship and identity concerns. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, and challenges related to parenting and intimacy. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among his additional focus areas.

His work draws on an existential outlook that asks what gives life purpose and meaning. That perspective is paired with cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools to strengthen coping skills and build on personal strengths.

He has long experience helping people affected by substance use and related health concerns. He says recovery and living with chronic health challenges have shaped his practical approach and empathy. He often combines straightforward conversation with concrete strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

William aims to build a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. He encourages honest self-reflection and collaboration on goals. People who prefer a balance of practical skill-building and deeper meaning work may find his style a good fit.

How his approaches work in online therapy

William uses client-centered work that focuses on the person in front of him. That approach means sessions start with the client's priorities and build from their strengths and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is also central and helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Existential therapy invites questions about purpose and authenticity, which can help when life changes feel overwhelming or empty.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean using CBT tools for a period, then shifting toward meaning-focused conversations when that feels useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time on hectic days. It also makes consistent follow-up more practical when coping with chronic health issues or large life transitions.