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Lilia Adams, LCSW

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lilia

Lilia Adams brings 23 years of clinical social work experience to her practice and approaches each client with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance.

Background and approach

She emphasizes understanding individual differences across race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, age, and disability, and aims to build professional rapport that supports people as they face stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and other concerns. Her practice reflects a commitment to listening closely and responding to the unique experiences and perspectives each person brings.

Adams draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to help clients navigate life transitions, communication problems, codependency, workplace and financial stress, parenting and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. She frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on resolving problems that feel overwhelming or stuck, and she adapts strategies to match a client’s priorities and values.

Licensed as an LCSW in Florida and Virginia, she offers services from Virginia and accepts clients internationally, working in English and using formats that fit modern schedules and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s own goals guide the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal values and solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts strategies over time as progress and challenges emerge. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions so they are relevant and actionable for the individual.

Online formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation that mirrors in-person work, while live chat and text-based messaging offer flexible, on-the-go ways to stay connected between sessions. These options support access and consistency, enabling clients and licensed professionals to work together from different locations and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy problems, ADHD, grief, and workplace or financial stress.
What is the overall therapeutic style here?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 23 years of professional experience in social work and psychotherapy practice.
What credentials and location are associated with the therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and Virginia with licence numbers FL LCSW SW16679 and VA LCSW 0904007771, and practices from Virginia.
Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to find a format that fits their routine.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Florida

Languages

English

What Lilia can help with

Lilia Adams works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Lilia works with active duty military couples experiencing the challenges of military lifestyle that can, if not addressed, impact family stability.

How Lilia approaches therapy

Lilia's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lilia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 23 years of clinical experience.