William "Bill" Blundell is a licensed counselor with 17 years of clinical experience in Illinois.
01About William
William "Bill" Blundell is a licensed counselor with 17 years of clinical experience in Illinois. He practices as an LCPC, teaches counseling courses at the university level, and works in probation. He presents as calm and approachable and aims to listen without judgment.
He meets people where they are and focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and anger. He also helps people dealing with addictions, attention differences, bipolar concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
Background and approach
His background includes work with adoption and foster care, attachment challenges, and several complex trauma-related problems. Bill uses practical, evidence-informed tools rather than jargon. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Sessions tend to focus on clear skills, small steps, and realistic goals that fit into daily life. He values humor and a relaxed style, aiming to create an atmosphere where people can speak openly. He has spent extra time learning about obsessive-compulsive concerns and offers thoughtful ways to address them even when exposure work is harder to arrange online.
His work in higher education and corrections keeps his skills current and grounded in real-world settings. He invites people who want a straightforward, supportive counselor to reach out and begin a plan that fits their needs.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.007429 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1346545712 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything William lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods William names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods William names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapy Approaches That Work Remotely
William uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when strong emotions get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal communication.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. William will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, and then match methods that make sense for their situation. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays practical and focused on what the person wants to change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing brief contact between longer sessions. These options help clients fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily rhythms.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, relationship and intimacy issues, and many trauma-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a relaxed, straightforward style and values humor. Sessions focus on practical skills, clear steps, and working toward goals that fit everyday life.
What kind of background does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience, teaches counseling courses at a university, and works in the probation field, which informs his practical approach to care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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