William "Bill" Blundell

William "Bill" Blundell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He has worked as a counselor since 2007 and has held an Illinois LCPC credential since 2010. He balances direct counseling with teaching and consulting roles and has spent years working in probation since 2018.

Bill keeps a straightforward, down-to-earth style in sessions. He aims to listen without judgment and uses a relaxed approach with some humor. He emphasizes helping people find the changes they want to make rather than telling them what to do.

Over 17 years he has helped people with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, relationship concerns, addictions, trauma and related issues. He has also spent extra time working with obsessive-compulsive disorder and grief and loss topics through teaching and clinical work.

In sessions he draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy along with cognitive and behavioral methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. He describes counseling as a collaborative process and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Bill also teaches counseling courses at the university level and consults in related settings. He invites people from many backgrounds to bring their concerns and says he is willing to meet clients where they are emotionally and mentally.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on helping people process and reduce the ongoing effects of traumatic events. It involves talking about the impact of past experiences and building skills to manage strong emotions and memories.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps toward those aims. It combines real-world action with simple exercises to change how people relate to painful thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with coping and sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around work and family easier. The therapist will work with each person to make sessions practical and focused on everyday changes.