Bill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor with over eight years as a behavioral health counselor/therapist prior to joining The Traverse Health Clinic. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ferris State University and a Masters degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University.
Bill has worked at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and Addiction Treatment Services helping people with Substance Abuse, Grief, Trauma, Gambling and Veteran issues. As a Native American he likes to use his traditional ways, as well as person centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help Natives and others find connection and renewal in these difficult times.
Bill’s area of clinical interest includes assisting adults age 18-70 with anxiety, depression, and coping with stage of life changes.
Impact Stories
I always thought that eventually the drugs would kill me. Now I see success. I see a future. I see who I’m going to be. I see unlimited possibilities.
Sawyer, Recovery Program