Therapist profile
Garika Williams, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Anger
Continue with GarikaKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701007369
- NPI1922511674
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Anxiety and mood concerns
- Anger and coping skills
- Work and relationship stress
About Garika
Garika Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with ten years of experience in mental health. She works with adults and addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, and anger. She also supports people facing issues around sexuality and sexual health, chronic illness, postpartum changes, and relationship stress.
Garika aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what they are feeling. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than labels. Conversations are straightforward and centered on what the person wants to change or understand better.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work across adult age ranges. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets achievable goals. She pays attention to patterns that keep problems repeating, and she helps people try different ways of responding when those patterns appear.
In sessions she will listen for how stress, sleep, and relationships affect mood and behavior. She may help a person build routines, practice new communication habits, or break down big problems into manageable steps. The emphasis is on what a person can do between sessions to reduce tension and respond differently to triggers.
People seeking help for anger, workplace frustration, or resentment can expect direct conversation about how those reactions show up. Garika welcomes conversations about identity, sexuality, and the practical effects of chronic illness. She works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients through the platform.
How sessions work
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Garika commonly uses evidence-based approaches that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One approach emphasizes recognizing triggers and habitual reactions, then practicing alternative responses to reduce reactivity and tension. This can help with anger, workplace frustration, and relationship difficulties.Another approach focuses on mood regulation and routine - looking at sleep, activity, and small behavioral changes that affect anxiety and depression. This method breaks larger goals into actionable steps and tracks small wins between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Garika will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed based on what helps. The plan can shift over time as priorities change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let someone choose sessions that match their day-to-day routine. These practical benefits help make therapy more usable alongside life commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, anger, relationship stress, chronic illness issues, sexuality and sexual health, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on clear steps and understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been working in the mental health field since 2014, giving her about ten years of experience with adult clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients through the platform.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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