William Korthals

My communication style

My communication style is to be warm, inviting, welcoming, and listen. To me, that means asking questions, making sure I understand you and what you are telling me. If I am working with someone on skills and tools, it also means asking questions to make sure you understand and can use them.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have over 20 years of experience in mental health/substance abuse therapy in different settings. Some of my work has included working with people with a TBI, veterans' issues, crisis intervention, stress management/coping skills, and life coaching. I was initially drawn to social work as a way to work with and help a lot of different people.

My goals for you

I believe that therapy is a partnership with the person I am working with. I use empathy, active listening, reflection, questions, and skills work. I do a lot with language, communication, somatic tools, and more to help someone improve their ability to function, mood, and address other issues. I work to facilitate conversations and communication.

Our first session

I use the first session with someone as a chance to get to know each other and start to build a relationship. I like to learn what brought someone into therapy, what they want or need. I also like to learn if they have any goals, and help them feel comfortable meeting and talking. I am experienced enough that I can gather a lot of information.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic, Buddhist, Christian, Interfaith, Spiritual, Unitarian Universalism