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William (Russell) Glass

AL LPC 3367
Credentials
AL LPC 3367
NPI Number
1487254280
Location
Alabama
Languages
English
William (Russell) Glass

Accepting new clients

24 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About William (Russell) Glass

It’s awesome that you’ve reached out to BetterHelp. Change takes courage! I am a mental health therapist with a Master’s in counseling and have over 20 years of experience as a counselor. Much of that time has been spent working with folks addressing substance use disorder and accompanying issues such as HCV, esteem, trauma, loss, anxiety and depression. Many times, relationship and identity problems are also present and addressed. My approach is often based, in part, on the existentialistic philosophy of assisting others in finding their purpose and authentic self. This generally occurs through working on personal growth based on self-honesty and responsibility. The transformation is possible through the application of cognitive behavior therapy, that empowers them to be congruent in their thinking and actions. Challenging perceptions and hurtful thoughts are also vital. By focusing on their strengths, coping strategies are offered to assist them in managing their symptoms. My life experiences have included recovering and living with significant, chronic health challenges. My world view has further been enhanced by living abroad and working with various populations. I look forward to building a working relationship with you that is both safe and without judgement. Please contact me so I may assist you on your journey of change!

Licenses

LPC
3367

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Cancer
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Divorce and separation
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Amazing therapist!”

“William Glass is professional, and easy to communicate with.”

“Russell is an amazing listener and helps navigate complex emotions that help you confront the problems without triggering panic. It’s a gift. He also makes you feel powerful and helps you realize you have control and ownership, again, in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming.”

“I've been with Russell for over a year now, and I couldn't ask for something more. He fits my personality quite closely, is an attentive listener and will give it to you straight. He's helped me deal with my anxiety, and has given me ways to deal with things that I have never thought of. He's as involved as you want him to be. Sometimes I just need to get everything out, and he'll listen. Other times I want advice on how to deal with things or what I should do and he'll gladly give his opinion. I really can't thank him enough.”

“I have been working with Russell for nearly 4 months now and he is the best therapist I have ever had. Each week we come up with individualized goals for me to work on. I have had a marked decrease in the amount of anxiety and panic attacks I have. He has helped me to add new coping skills to my “tool box.” Under him I am also participating in exposure therapy for agoraphobia-like tendencies as well as learning to set boundaries. He is truly amazing.”

“Russell is a very good therapist that listens and can provide feedback thats applicable to the situations im currently working through. Having that kind of feedback makes this journey easier.”

“He was s very nice and respectful. He listens to what I want out of therapy and helps guide me in the right direction while giving me any information i might need. I am so thankful he is my therapist!!”

“Mr. Russell is a very professional therapist who sees others at a base level and is very curious not judgemental, his experiences make it easier to communicate with him. Thanks to him I've started my journey to get better help for myself.”

“I feel completely comfortable with my therapist I’m not usually a talker to people I don’t know well but he makes me feel like he is totally here to help me and is always available if I need him. It’s nice to have someone to talk to about things that has no connection to me”

“Very attentive”

“I appreciate Russell's patience and willingness to lend an ear and offer constructive advice.”

“Russel is great and is very understanding. He’s helped me set healthy boundaries and stop over thinking and worrying and much more.”

“If you’ve been through several therapists you struggled to connect with, I would recommend a talk with Russell. He’s professional, but doesn’t have a personality that’s likely to make you uncomfortable, IME. He’s a good person whom I believe has genuine interest in the wellbeing of his clients.”

“Russell is a fantastic therapist. He is very professional and is very thorough. As a skeptic to therapy, I can say that my sessions have been productive and I have found therapy to be a tool to help process the stressors that can arise in day to day life.”

“Is a great listener, and has good introspective insights. I like how he reframes things. Definitely would recommend.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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