You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my nearly twenty years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There is no set system or quick fix as others may promise, but I will walk down the road with you. My primary focus is on helping you deal with ambiguity. Often our thoughts and subsequently what we teach ourselves becomes rigid and fairly black and white. Using a pragmatic and authentic approach to therapy I try and help you be okay with things that are beyond your control and work with you to establish yourself as the protagonist in your own story. This is primarily accomplished through conversation and allowing you the client to guide the therapy in the direction it needs to go.
My first session is generally a fact finding mission to obtain some background and give me a better understanding of what brings you to therapy, and outside of therapy what you have been doing to try to solve the problem on your own. I use this to establish a treatment plan. I also want to build rapport and hopefully end the session giving you something to think about.
My greatest strength is my authenticity. This is something that I have worked very hard in my own life to establish. I make no secret of being a white, cisgender, male with a foul mouth and a very unique view of the world around me. I also have lived experience as a first responder and as a crisis intervention counselor. I know what it is to walk a journey, and I believe it to be a great honor and privilege to choose me to walk that with you.
My main focus is on affective disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. I am also trained to work with those that are diagnosed with a personality disorder, have substance abuse disorders, or who are in need of one on one therapy for life's issues. Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder, and I also have a specialty in crisis intervention counseling.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT gives clients a set of tools to manage intense emotions, regulate distress, and improve relationships. The skills and techniques are applicable to a wide variety of presentations and issues.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a goal-oriented approach that identifies and attempts to modify negative or ineffective thought patterns.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Showing unconditional positive regard and focusing on the relationship part of the therapy is essential in building rapport and establishing a therapeutic framework
5 ratings with written reviews
March 17, 2026
Willard created a space that felt both empowering and grounded. From the start, his approach was calm, intentional, and easy to open up to. What stood out most was his ability to listen without judgment while still offering real, practical insight. I left the session feeling more clear, centered, and in control of my direction. Definitely a provider who helps you grow, not just talk.
August 3, 2025
Willard is thoughtful and supportive. He has an adaptable approach. Willard meets a variety of topics with flexibility and empathy. He balances attentive listening with appropriate guidance. 10/10 would recommend to a friend!
June 8, 2025
Willard is genuine, and I'd certainly recommend a session with him. During our first session, he was attentive and supportive. Overall, he was empathetic and thoughtful while sharing some humor at the right times.