Bill McLeod, LPC, CPCS, NCAC-II

Bill McLeod is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and National Certified Addiction Counselor with a master's degree in clinical psychology. He serves as a Senior Living and Resilience Consultant with Ascend, partnering with assisted living communities committed to a collaborative team centered approach to support the emotional, cognitive, and relational well-being of adults across the lifespan. Bill brings years of experience providing psychotherapy and behavioral health support to adults and seniors across varying levels of care. His work in assisted living settings focuses on helping residents navigate life transitions, build resilience, adjust to changes in health, cope with grief and memory concerns, manage family dynamics, and address the emotional impact of aging. His therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and tailored to each resident's needs, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and faith-integrated psychotherapy when requested.

Bill considers himself a practical and collaborative therapist. His approach integrates insight, hope, humor, and compassion as residents work toward a happier and healthier quality of life. He provides a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore strengths, develop coping skills, and enhance overall life satisfaction. Bill is passionate about supporting those facing anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma, anger, and substance use concerns, as well as the everyday emotional challenges that accompany aging.