What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“My experience has been very positive and very supportive. William is easy to talk to and very compassionate about his work.”
Less than 1 month ago
“This is the first time in my life using a therapist. I have gleaned so much good information from Bill. It’s only been a few sessions but I feel like we’re getting things done.”
Less than 1 month ago
About William Fretwell
Focus areas
Anger Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Loneliness
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety Disorder
Life Transition
Clientele seen
Seniors (65+)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know William Fretwell
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in a variety of counseling settings. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family and carried a lot of anger and hurt from those experiences for many years. Finally, I got professional counseling and that helped so much I decided to become a counselor. I believe the most important qualification of a counselor is the motivation to help clients, and I have that. I also believe that many people struggle with setting healthy boundaries, which can cause a lot of problems in their lives, and I often help clients improve in this area through assertiveness training. I like motorcycling, hiking, and exercising. I am an older person (74), a veteran, and a Christian. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe that all clients are unique and have unique problems, so they have to be evaluated with that in mind. The therapist should determine what their background is like and then find out what brings them to therapy and what they are expecting out of it (what are their goals). I believe positive regard for the client is the most important factor in building rapport and then the counselor needs a knowledge of a variety of types of therapy so that he/she can adapt to what the client needs and apply the right type of therapy to help the client meet their goals.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In the first session, I will try to get to know the client as well as possible in that short period of time. I will ask what brings them to therapy today. I will ask about their social support network and career and family situations, both past and present. I will ask the client what they are hoping to gain from the counseling experience. Their medical issues can play a role in life problems, so I will inquire about that. During the session I will administer two short assessments that will help me understand what their levels of anxiety and sadness are at present so that in future sessions we can see what progress we have been making. Toward the end of the session, I will try to give the client an idea of what types of therapy I may be using in their treatment and we will set up their next appointment for therapy.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of North Alabama, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1114246808
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My experience has been very positive and very supportive. William is easy to talk to and very compassionate about his work.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
This is the first time in my life using a therapist. I have gleaned so much good information from Bill. It’s only been a few sessions but I feel like we’re getting things done.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
How soon can I make an appointment with William Fretwell?
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Does William Fretwell accept my insurance?
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What practice does William Fretwell work with?
William Fretwell works with Sailor Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see William Fretwell?
William Fretwell frequently sees patients for Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for William Fretwell on their profile.
What languages does William Fretwell speak?
William Fretwell speaks English.