William Sawyer is a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy in Minnesota and Florida specializing in eternal family systems IFS and solution focus brief therapy with a master's degree from Brigham Young University and five years of private practice experience william helps individuals process trauma with non-judgmental approach guiding them to heal their inner systems and build solutions that empower growth his expertise in couples therapy focuses on supporting partners in crisis often on the verge of diverse by fostering understanding that William works Additionally William works with equestrians from teenagers to adults addressing mental health challenges like ADHD anxiety depression eating disorders and helping them achieve high performing goals. For couple's therapy William likes to employ theories like emotionally focused couples therapy and the Gottman method drawing a lot of inspiration from a stereo and the modern romance movement. I am a I am a 61 year old gay male who has been in a loving relationship for 24 years I bring both personal and professional insight into working with the LGBTQ Plus individuals and couples about 50% of my clients are queer navigating challenges like coming out processing trauma and building stronger relationships I've also completed extensive training through W path to support transgender individuals and their transitions and their transition journeys my dream clients are those who are ready to embrace growth heal and thrive whether they're individuals seeking clarity or couples driving for connection

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In your first virtual session with me my goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you feel comfortable sharing your story from the convenience of your home whether you're joining as an individual or a couple will begin by exploring what brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve i'll ask questions to better understand your challenges strengths and goals but I'll also give you plenty of space to share what feels most important to you this session is all about understanding your unique challenges drinks and goals but I'll also give you plenty of space to share what feels most important to you this sessions all about understanding your unique needs and starting to build a collaborative plan for growth for individuals will focus on specific struggles you're facing whether it's anxiety depression self doubt or relationship concerns and begin identifying patterns that might be holding your breath my approach is compassionate and tailored I want to help you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors while offering actionable strategies to move forward for couples will dive into the dynamics of your relationship using tools like the Gottman method i'll help you identify areas of conflict communication breakdowns or emotional disconnection whether you're working on rebuilding trust or improving intimacy will start laying groundwork for a healthier communication and deeper connection I work with clients from all walks of life straight and queer adapt my approach to meet each client's unique needs in a virtual setting my goal is for every client to leave the first session feeling heard understood and hopeful about the path ahead even in a virtual space therapy is a journey and this is the first step is all about setting the stage for meaningful growth

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength is a therapist is my ability to create a safe compassionate space for clients truly feel seen and understood I bring a balance of warmth Empathy and directness to my work helping clients explore their challenges with honesty while feeling supported every step of the way whether I'm working with individuals or couples or individuals from the LGBTQ Community I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs drawing on evidence based methods like the Gottman method for couples therapy internal family systems for individuals I assist in helping people manage anxiety depression and self doubt I also bring a wealth of personal experience to my work as someone who has been in a loving relationship for 24 years I understand the complexities of connection and growth beyond therapy i've been a successful business owner of multiple business which gives me into sight into the pressures high achieving individuals face i'm also completed professionally in barrel racing at a high level As a professional writer and I'm also currently competing and learning to compete as a high level show jumper these experiences have taught me resilience discipline and the importance of setting goals qualities I bring to my therapeutic approach my clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to help them untangle overwhelming emotions gain clarity and take meaningful steps toward change whether you're looking to improve communication your relationship process trauma or overcome self doubt my goal is to help you build tools help you build the tools and confidence you need to

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I absolutely love working with my clients they are some of the most inspiring motivated and resilient individuals I have ever met they come to me from all walks of life from all orientations genders religions because they're looking for something different they come to me because they're eager to improve their lives their relationships or their mental health they often feel stuck overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. That's where I come in. The ideal individual My ideal clients are those who struggle with anxiety depression or self doubt they but they still hold on to a spark of motivation deep inside these are people who may feel stuck sometimes for a long time but they aren't afraid of trying new approaches or pushing themselves outside their comfort zones when given the right support many of my clients are high achieving professionals who have accomplished incredible things in their careers but find themselves battling imposter syndrome or paralyzing self-talk that makes some question they're worth others are individuals who are just starting out their journey towards success they're ambitious driven but they feel way down by anxiety about whether they're good enough or making the right choices what I love about my clients is their willingness to tackle hard things head on even when they're scared or uncertain they show up ready to put the effort in because they know deep down inside changes possible. My Ideal Couples When it comes to couples my dream clients are those who know their relationship needs work But aren't ready to give up they might feel disconnected argue about the same things over and over and wonder if they even like each other anymore some of them are anxious about the future of their relationships while others feel like they're walking on egg shells just trying to keep the peace these couples are often frustrated and exhausted because they don't have the tools to communicate effectively or navigate conflict in a healthy way I use assessments rooted in the Gottman method to help them game a site into their relationship dynamics and identify what's really going on beneath the surface my goal is to help them learn communication skills that foster understanding connection I guide them towards discovering whether they truly want to move forward together and if they do I give them actionable strategies to make that happen my ideal couples are open to doing the hard work they may be scared or uncertain but they're willing to show up f

About William Sawyer