Therapist profile
Lakira Williams, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C012610; LCSW, New York / 087801; LICSW, Washington / LW 61613892
- NPI1104468933
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Lakira
Lakira Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. She is based in North Carolina and has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, and ADHD.
She began her career supporting youth in foster care, foster parents and birth parents working toward reunification. She has counseled young mothers, people struggling with addiction, and teenagers with a range of behavioral and mental health concerns. That early work shaped how she approaches family and relationship issues today.
Her stated approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and Client-Centered Therapy. In practice that means she listens for patterns from the past, looks at current thoughts and behaviors, and keeps the conversation focused on the person's goals. Sessions tend to be interactive and practical rather than only reflective.
She also uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy when those perspectives fit a person's needs. Those methods can be used to address anger, impulsivity, communication problems, and coping with life changes. The aim is to develop clearer thinking and more workable behavior choices.
Her background in foster care, adoption and attachment issues informs how she approaches families and parenting topics. People who want straightforward, goal-oriented support for anger, grief, relationships, or addiction may find this style useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help people who want different responses to anger or who want clearer priorities when stress builds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete exercises to reduce reactive behavior and test new ways of responding to triggers. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and uses reflective listening to clarify goals and strengths; it supports people who need a steady conversational space to sort through their reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and use techniques from these methods that fit the person's situation. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that addresses anger, impulsivity, relationship patterns, or coping with change.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or a busy family schedule and can reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people use video or phone depending on what works best for them.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, New York, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, grief, and related topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is described as interactive and practical. She combines looking at past patterns with clear behavior and thought strategies in the present.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience providing counseling in a variety of settings, including foster care and addiction services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is based in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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