Dr. William Shearer, PhD, CA | Psychologist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.85

“He makes me feel at ease when speaking about my emotions and experiences. I am grateful for having him as my therapist.”

More than 1 year ago

“My partner and I feel very grateful for finding Dr Bill in our quest for couples counseling. He creates a very easy, safe environment that allows us to explore our relationship vulnerably. a great sense of humor, genuine, kind, an empathetic listener who asks the right questions for us to feel, both empowered and reflective. Encouraging personal responsibility and relational understanding. A great experience so far”

More than 1 year ago

About Dr. William Shearer

Focus areas

Anxiety

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. William Shearer

I’m Dr. William C. Shearer (Dr. Bill), a California psychologist since 1977. I earned my PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I am the co-author of Mindful Choices for Well-Being, Being the Right Partner, The Couple’s Paradox, and Repair, Getting Your Relationship Back on Track (pending publication). In my clinical work, I have three specializations. First, I focus on troubled relationships. Over 75% of my work is couples counseling. With more than four decades of experience, I have been trained and certified in several couples therapy modalities. My wife Robin, also a therapist, and I have developed an integrative model of couples therapy we call Mindful Choices Couples Therapy. My second specialization is the treatment of addictive and compulsive behaviors—including alcohol dependence, drug abuse, gambling—and eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, with over 30 years of experience. Finally, I specialize in treating stress and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, PhD in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1013096890

Patient reviews

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4.85

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He makes me feel at ease when speaking about my emotions and experiences. I am grateful for having him as my therapist.