William Sweetwood, LPC, AR | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About William Sweetwood

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know William Sweetwood

William Sweetwood is a highly skilled and dedicated mental health therapist. He has been working in the mental health treatment field, and addictions treatment field, for twenty-eight years with both adolescents and adults. Mr. Sweetwood has been an independently Licensed Professional Counselor for sixteen years and a Licensed and Certified Addictions Counselor for twenty-eight years. Using a client-centered approach, he develops a positive and effective rapport with customers of all ages and provides an open and caring space for customers to express their thoughts and feelings. Mr. Sweetwood utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to assist customers in addressing their treatment issues. His primary specialization areas are related to depression, anxiety and addiction treatment issues. He also has experience and training working with clients with Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, grief and loss issues, and trauma issues. In his leisure time, Mr. Sweetwood enjoys watching sports, especially football and baseball, enjoys classic rock music and attending classic rock music concerts with his wife, and enjoys spending time and doing activities with his four grandchildren.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Arkansas State University, Master's in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

NPI number

1205112182

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.87

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with William Sweetwood?

Generally, William Sweetwood has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see William Sweetwood's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is William Sweetwood accepting new patients?

William Sweetwood generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see William Sweetwood's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does William Sweetwood accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with William Sweetwood online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with William Sweetwood using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does William Sweetwood work with?

William Sweetwood works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see William Sweetwood?

William Sweetwood frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for William Sweetwood on their profile.

What languages does William Sweetwood speak?

William Sweetwood speaks English.

How do patients rate William Sweetwood in reviews?

31 patients have reviewed William Sweetwood. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.