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Alicia Williams, LMSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Alicia

Alicia Williams, LMSW, draws on five years of clinical experience to offer supportive, strengths-based mental health care. She centers clients' perspectives and uses a collaborative, client-centered stance to help people explore patterns, clarify goals, and build practical skills.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes respect for each person's story while combining evidence-informed techniques to address mood and behavioral concerns. Her work focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem and motivation, and ADHD, along with related concerns such as grief, parenting challenges, and relationship or communication difficulties.

Alicia integrates cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to reduce distress and increase day-to-day coping, and she draws on dialectical behavior and psychodynamic ideas when deeper emotional patterns or interpersonal dynamics are relevant. Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the therapist and client partner to identify meaningful change.

Alicia practices from Michigan and communicates in English, offering flexible formats to suit varying schedules and preferences. She values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to support people in creating more fulfilling, balanced lives.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, creating a space where the person's own goals and strengths guide the work. It helps people gain clarity about what they want to change and supports self-directed problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and skill building; it is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many mood or stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing distress through mindfulness and skills practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alicia will collaborate with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress is made so therapy remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online sessions through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to work therapy into varied schedules and life situations. These formats allow regular contact, timely skill coaching between sessions, and continuity when in-person visits are not feasible, helping clients stay engaged and apply new strategies in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Alicia works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, grief, parenting, and LGBT issues, among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with methods from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs and preferences.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working in mental health settings and brings that clinical background to her therapeutic work.
Where is she licensed and what is her credential?
She holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801117296.
Does she work with nonlocal or international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English to accommodate people outside her state.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people connect.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English