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Theresa Williams

Theresa Williams

LMSW

Michigan

Practical, strengths-based therapy with skill building

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801070410
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • CBT and DBT skills
    • Faith-informed option

    About Theresa

    Theresa Williams is a licensed social worker with 24 years of practice in Michigan. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Theresa emphasizes a practical, strengths-based approach and respects each person as the expert on their own life.

    Theresa draws on several evidence-informed methods to match the work to each person’s needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to look at patterns of thought and behavior and make small, manageable shifts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are blended in when someone needs concrete tools for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

    Her background includes long-term clinical work with adolescents and people facing mood and life-purpose concerns. Theresa also offers faith-based counseling when clients want it included in sessions. She names collaboration and respect as central to her style and helps clients choose goals that feel useful and achievable.

    Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Theresa supports practical steps such as coping plans, skill practice between meetings, and checking progress together. People who prefer a direct, encouraging style often find this approach useful.

    If you think this might fit, use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Theresa often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and to build motivation in small steps. This approach focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and supporting choices that fit each person's values and goals.

    She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with practical alternatives. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. When emotion regulation or interpersonal skills are the focus, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are added to teach concrete strategies for managing strong feelings and improving interactions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

    Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit more easily into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and make it simpler to use therapeutic tools between meetings. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to the goal at hand, helping therapy fit into a busy schedule.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Life purposeMood disordersSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    24+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Theresa takes a practical, collaborative approach that highlights a person's strengths. She combines clear skill teaching with goal-focused conversation.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.

    How does payment work or what do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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