William Kuo

William Kuo is a clinical social worker and therapist certified as a DBT Clinician by the Linehan Board of Certification. He specializes in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method, enabling clients to lead more fulfilling lives by reducing stress and improving relationships. With a warm and collaborative approach, William works with adults and couples, employing personalized and research-supported methods to help them recognize and transform unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. He has extensive experience assisting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other emotional difficulties. As a first-generation East Asian American, William brings a unique understanding to his work with clients from diverse backgrounds. His background includes a role as a research assistant at Marsha Linehan's Behavioral Research and Training Center at the University of Washington and graduate training at Columbia University School of Social Work. William further refined his skills through the DBT Training Program and Lab at Columbia, equipping him to support individuals in decreasing suffering and fostering meaningful changes. His professional journey spans various environments, including hospitals, private practices, and correctional facilities throughout New York and New Jersey.