William R Drinkwater is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Behavioral Issues, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Men's Issues, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
My practice centers on working with those having addiction issues and those having addiction issues coupled to other mental health challenges such as: Bipolar & Depressive Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Trauma, Grief & Abandonment. My extensive experience in all modalities of treatment allows clients a greater degree of options when creating a recovery plan for their addiction/mental health issues. 15 out of my 30+ years in the field were working inpatient psych/addiction as a member of an interdisciplinary team. I utilize various modalities and styles in my practice. The main technique is person-centered and cognitive behavioral based. As we work collaboratively treatment will be tailored to an individual’s need(s). Dual Diagnosis is the expectation in addiction therefore I structure a ‘wrap-around’ approach and look at a person’s “Whole Picture.” Unique to my practice is the fact that I had a previous life as a Comedian and Comedy Writer. My Master’s Thesis was on the ‘Efficacy