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Do just what is needed

to be who you are.

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Will Abshier, MA, LPC, LPCC they/them

Howdy! My name is Will. I'm a queer southerner offering individual counseling services to residents of Texas & California via telehealth. I’m passionate about providing affirming mental health support to my community and allied folks.

I’m originally from small-town southeast Texas and relocated to the central Texas region in 2024. Prior to my return I spent 9 years in Southern California pursuing training and education. Living in a variety of different environments has provided me with insight into the challenges we face adapting to different sociopolitical climates and building community. Outside of my clinical practice I enjoy reading (sci-fi, fantasy, nonfiction), yoga, meditation, thrifting, learning Spanish, live music, and an ever-cycling rotation of creative pursuits.

*I am frequently joined by my honorary office manager, Honey, who you can see on my contact page (click top right).

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My specialty and training come from 6 years of experience providing mental healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community in both private practice and service at the San Diego LGBT Community Center Behavioral Health Clinic.

  • LGBTQ+ Mental Health

  • Concerns of Gender & Sexuality

  • Quality of Life

  • Trauma

  • Grief

  • Mindfulness

Specialty

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My therapeutic approach is a fusion of solution-focused, evidenced-based, and mindfulness practices.

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Trauma-Focused ACT (TF-ACT)

  • Behavioral Therapies (CBT & DBT)

  • Mindfulness Based Therapy

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Approach

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  • Individual Therapy via Telehealth for adults 18+ in TX & CA

  • Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan (CA), Oscar, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare

  • Private Pay/Out of Pocket Rate: $150/session

  • Sliding scale available on request

  • Out-of-Network reimbursement support upon request

Services Offerred

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I believe treatment goals should emerge from your own values. It’s okay if you’re not sure what those are yet! I’m here to help you discover yourself and offer tools to understand you better.

  • Collaborative goals & treatment planning

  • Transparency in the therapeutic process

  • Support in emotional experiencing/exposure

  • Support in building skills for:

    • Mindfulness

    • Radical Acceptance

    • Interpersonal Skills

    • Emotion Regulation Skills

    • Self-Compassion

    • Problem Solving

What to Expect

Step 1 - Contact will via the contact form (top right) and include:

  • Brief description of your reason for seeking therapy

  • Availability for regular sessions (Mon-Thurs)

  • Preferred method of payment (insurance or out-of-pocket)

Step 2 - Will will respond to provide information about availability:

  • If openings are available you will receive options to schedule a free, 15-minute video consultation

  • If no openings are currently available you may be offered to join a waitlist with an estimated wait time

Step 3 - Follow up via email to confirm your choice!

Step 4 - Free, 15-minute video consultation to assess our goodness of fit

  • Discuss your presenting concerns

  • Assess compatibility of style and approach

  • Assess schedule and payment compatibility

  • Address any questions about the therapeutic process

  • Receive referrals if appropriate

How to get started