William McGhghy, License Mental Health Counselor- Temporary

I have immediate openings and evening availability for telehealth only, anywhere in Iowa. Please request me when setting up services when calling the office. I view life as an ongoing journey for everyone, and on this journey of life, we all have life-controlling issues that prevent us from achieving our purpose in life. My purpose as a counselor is not to tell you what is wrong in your life, but to come along with you on this journey of life and help you to recognize those barriers that prevent you from achieving your purpose in life, until you come to the point where you can finish your life journey on your own. I am passionate about helping people with life-controlling issues to find healing and purpose in their life journey. I do this by using counseling techniques to help you identify barriers in your life, help you set goals, and find a purpose in life that will help you to live according to your values and beliefs. I have experience working with adolescents and adults with substance use and mental health issues. I have years of pastoral experience helping individuals with spirituality, and years helping individuals who are involved with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the court systems. I have been a foster parent, and I adopted my son at the age of 12 as a single parent. I can relate to you!

I have a BS degree in forensic psychology and an MS degree in forensic clinical mental health counseling, with an emphasis on the criminal population group. I am an International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC), certified by the Iowa Board of Certification. I also have training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With cognitive behavioral therapy, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn coping skills that challenge your thought processes and help control emotions for better outcomes. I am able to take most insurances, including Medicaid, to help with reimbursement cost. I am willing to work out a private rate for individuals who do not have insurance. Please reach out with any questions; I would be happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. I offer therapy sessions online via video (telehealth). I'm available most weekdays and some evenings.