William Rusnak

William Rusnak uses an attachment-based approach as the starting point for his work. He combines that focus with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help people break unhelpful patterns. William is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with six years of counseling experience and practices in Arkansas.

He aims to be a calm guide when someone feels stuck, lost, or overwhelmed. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than quick fixes. William emphasizes learning through the counseling process and helps clients look for answers that fit their life.

William draws on personal experience caring for a spouse with a rare form of dementia, and that time shaped how he approaches grief, caregiving stress, and starting over. Before counseling, he worked in the defense and telecom industries, bringing a practical problem-solving mindset to sessions.

People often come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, or major life changes. He also addresses attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Narcissism and mood disorders are included among his focus areas.

When relevant, William can integrate a Christian and Biblical perspective into counseling. He works with clients to set treatment plans and adjust them as needed, keeping the process collaborative and grounded in everyday life.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online sessions

William commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape present patterns, helping people notice how they connect and where they feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, or relationship problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when feelings become intense.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. William will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow a quicker check-in on a difficult day, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people have shorter or more frequent touchpoints when needed. Ask about the available session types when you start so arrangements match your daily life and goals.