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Delishia Williams, LISW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationIowa
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Delishia

Delishia Williams is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who centers her practice on helping people reconnect with their inner strengths through compassionate, client-focused care.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience and a background in hospice and gerontology, she blends practical strategies and presence-based work to address concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship difficulties, addiction, and compassion fatigue. Her training emphasizes understanding life transitions and finding meaning amid challenging circumstances.

She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build concrete skills for managing emotions and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and elements of the Gottman Method inform her approach to enhancing self-awareness, communication, and relational repair.

Based in Iowa, she offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules, and works with clients who choose to pursue therapy at different stages of life. Delishia aims to help people regain a sense of purpose, improve coping with change, and strengthen self-worth through collaborative, individualized care.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Delishia integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes creating a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery and healing; this approach helps people feel heard and understood as they explore life changes and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and help manage attention and coping challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She partners with clients to clarify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what resonates and produces progress. This cooperative stance helps tailor sessions to each person's needs and preferences rather than applying a single template.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules. These formats support ongoing skill practice, brief check-ins, and deeper conversations without requiring travel, helping clients maintain momentum and access licensed professionals from their own communities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Delishia commonly address in sessions?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and challenges like compassion fatigue and career stress.
What therapeutic style can clients expect during therapy?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining supportive listening with practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Gottman-informed techniques when relationship work is relevant.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She brings 15 years of experience, including nearly seven years supporting patients, families, and staff in hospice settings and additional work focused on life transitions and aging.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LISW with credential IA LISW 073082 and practices from Iowa.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
All services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English

What Delishia can help with

Delishia Williams works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Delishia works with individuals from all different backgrounds.

How Delishia approaches therapy

Delishia's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Delishia is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Iowa, with 15 years of clinical experience.