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William "Bill" Blundell

Experienced, approachable counselor with practical strategies

LCPC Illinois

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About William

William "Bill" Blundell brings 17 years of clinical counseling experience and an Illinois LCPC to his therapeutic work. He began his professional licensure path in 2007 and has held the LCPC designation in Illinois since 2010.

Background and approach

Alongside clinical practice, he has taught counseling courses at Bradley University, covering substance abuse, grief and loss, and human growth and development, and since 2018 has also worked in probation while continuing to teach and consult to keep clinical skills current. Bill works from a nonjudgmental, open-minded stance and emphasizes listening first.

He describes himself as a laid-back counselor with a sense of humor, believing that humor can be part of healing. His practice has focused on a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, and addictions, and he has spent additional time developing expertise related to obsessive compulsive disorder.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that aims to help them identify and make the changes they want, rather than being told what to do. He is motivated to support people across diverse backgrounds and life situations and to help them find practical steps toward short- and longer-term goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

William "Bill" Blundell uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and patterns to produce practical changes in mood and behavior, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with goal-oriented action, which can be useful for coping with life transitions, grief, and chronic emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each client to explore which methods feel like the best fit given their goals, preferences, and current concerns, and adapt techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so sessions can fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue therapeutic work even when in-person meetings are impractical, helping clients access consistent support while balancing other life commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and many relationship and family problems.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
He takes an open-minded, nonjudgmental stance and aims to listen first, using collaborative strategies to help clients make changes they want while keeping a relaxed, approachable manner.
How long has he practiced counseling?
He has 17 years of clinical experience and has worked in both counseling and related roles such as teaching and probation work to maintain clinical skills.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LCPC credential with Illinois license number IL LCPC 180.007429 and practices in Illinois.
Does he work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English