Therapist profile
La Barbara Williams, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904008032
- NPI1841528965
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Anger and coping skills
About La
La Barbara Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 11 years of practice listed. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, intimacy questions, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward conversations to help people sort out what is happening and what they want to change. Sessions aim to clarify thoughts and behaviors and to find manageable steps forward. She draws on client-centered work to follow each person's perspective and on cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and patterns that keep problems going.
Her background includes roles as a life skills counselor, outreach and outpatient therapist, in-home counselor, and clinical supervisor. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University, graduating with honors. Those degrees are part of her foundation for clinical work.
In practice she writes treatment and assessment plans and develops behavioral and discharge plans when needed. She has experience working with diagnosis and suicide prevention as part of clinical care. The emphasis is on practical steps people can try between sessions to test what helps.
People who are fed up with repeated arguments, growing resentment, or difficulty managing strong feelings may find it useful to start a conversation. The first sessions are often about identifying patterns and deciding on short, realistic goals to reduce angry reactions and improve communication.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's view. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and anger management.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will work with the client to match methods to goals and preferences. Sessions usually begin by identifying what the person wants to change and testing short, practical steps to see what helps.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent appointments while they practice new ways to respond to anger and stress.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, grief, eating problems, parenting, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach to follow each person's perspective and practical cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Her profile lists 11 years of experience in the roles described in her background.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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