Dr. William Picon, PHD

Dr. Picon is a rare, phenomenal therapist. He is extremely knowledgeable, insightful, and the most effective psychologist I have ever worked with. He is also an outstanding teacher-- in a group or one-on-one setting. He has helped countless people who share my enthusiasm and gratitude for his life-changing , professional care.

He is perceptive, highly intelligent, and sensitive to a client/patient; personable and gracious. Continues to expand his knowledge and utilizes that learning to advance and inform his work. Working with Dr. Picon/Bill is like peeling an onion. Deal with the first layer and then proceed to the next...at a pace that is appropriate for you. I hear his voice and encouragement in my head as well as his questioning in ways that empower me and enhance my actions and decisions.

Dr. Picon, with whom I have worked intermittently since 1982, has been an outstanding therapist in all respects, both as a group leader and in individual therapy sessions. He truly cares about his patients and succeeds in significantly helping them cope with life and understand themselves better. I've seen evidence of this in colleagues from my groups. Brilliant, insightful, sensitive, perceptive, Picon adapts each session to what the patient's current state of mind needs most. He's awesome.

Bill is extremely insightful and sensitive. He understand the many facets of psychological issues and provides key support towards obtaining good emotional health. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!! He's a real professional in his field.

Bill is both encouraging and challenging. He's smart, skilled, and able to maneuver within the most sophisticated defenses. He's respectful of the client and is the best listener of any therapist with whom I've worked. He works on multiple levels, and although having a blueprint of where to get to, he is flexible in navigating the most effective path to arrive at the destination. Bill goes the extra mile for his clients. He is skilled in trauma work. Bill is a humble man who is very gifted.

Dr. Bill Picon is an exceptional therapist, for his understanding of human behavioral patterns and their links to development needs and conflicts are outstanding components of his therapy. Teaching and coaching are core skills that Dr. Picon utilizes in guiding his clients to insights and personal growth. Dr. Picon is not only a highly intelligent and authentically gifted therapist, he is a humanist with deep respect and commitment to each of his clients.

Dr Picon is a skilled and gifted psychologist. His ability to listen carefully and non-judgmentally to his patients, heloing them find real-world, practical and lasting solutions has led me to recommend him to numerous colleagues and friends. As a psychologist myself, I would place him among the top 1% of his peers. His personal integrity is a credit to our profession.

I have recommended Dr. Picon to family and friends successfully. I have known Dr. Picon for almost 20 years. During that time I have been a patient on three different occasions. Each experience accomplished my objectives. My last experience was to assist me deal with the grief over the loss of my son. Dr. Picon was professional and helpful. I have the highest regard for his national expertise in dealing with the psychological and behavioral aspects of obesity. I am happy to recommend him highly.

Bill is an expert on weight management and everything related to it--including anxiety and depression. He is remarkable at listening and also hearing what isn't being said, then zeroing in on the main issue. His patience and ability to explain complex issues as well as his caring and kind disposition has helped me tremendously. I highly recommend Bill for individual or group psychotherapy.