Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
William Knecht, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and career
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 3678
- NPI
- 1588898746
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information William supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relationship challenges
- Sexuality concerns
- Career transitions
About William
William Knecht is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people who are facing relationship and intimacy issues, sexual concerns, career difficulties, and life transitions. He also offers coaching-style support to help clients clarify goals and next steps.
He approaches work believing that each person knows their own story. Sessions focus on practical conversation and clear steps. He listens for strengths and patterns, then helps clients try different ways of responding to problems.
When sexual concerns or intimacy problems come up, sessions address concrete behaviors, communication, and safety in relationships. For career and life-change issues the work often includes planning, problem-solving, and identifying obstacles that get in the way of progress.
William uses Client-Centered methods to follow the client's priorities. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. For relationship-focused work he uses elements of the Gottman Method to improve how partners talk and make decisions.
People who prefer direct, practical sessions find this style useful. The aim is to produce clear options and steps clients can use between meetings. To begin, clients complete an intake step and set an initial plan with the clinician.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
William integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method into his online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means he follows the client's concerns and priorities, listening and helping people set the topics for work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see if they make life easier. The Gottman Method elements used aim to improve how partners communicate and solve problems together.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That process can include trying CBT techniques for a few sessions, then shifting to more relationship-focused strategies if needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between obligations. They also let people use video, phone, or other supported formats when those options are provided. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable within everyday life rather than on any specific promised outcome.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship and intimacy issues, sexuality concerns, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching for practical goals.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centered approaches to follow your priorities, with CBT techniques to address thinking and behavior and Gottman-informed work for relationship communication.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 40 years of professional experience to his practice.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your situation.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers