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Alicia Williams

Alicia Williams

LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

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Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
Michigan
  • Strengths focused
  • Practical skills
  • Women’s issues informed

About Alicia

Alicia Williams is a licensed social worker who brings five years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, addictions, and depression. Alicia emphasizes the strengths each person already has and supports clients as they take the first steps toward change.

She uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused strategies. Sessions often look at what is getting in the way of daily functioning and identify small, practical steps forward. Alicia blends client-centered listening with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.

Her practice also addresses mood concerns such as bipolar symptoms, panic attacks, and long-term patterns tied to personality or attachment issues. She works with grief, life transitions, and questions about life purpose in ways that connect values to action. Alicia pays attention to communication problems and relationship patterns that affect well-being.

People who are exploring identity and LGBT issues, parenting challenges, or struggles tied to eating and body image may also find this approach useful. She includes elements of psychodynamic thinking when useful to uncover patterns from the past. Sessions are practical, respectful, and geared toward skills you can use between meetings.

Alicia holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She practices in Michigan and conducts therapy in English. If you want to learn more, follow the site steps to begin the matching process.

How approach and online care fit together

Alicia uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core parts of her work. Client-centered therapy means she listens deeply and follows what matters to the client, helping people name their goals and use their own strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people practice different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy, which teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Together these approaches give a mix of listening, skill-building, and practical homework that can help with stress, panic, mood swings, and relationship patterns. Choosing which approach to use is a shared process. Alicia will talk with you about your needs and preferences and try methods that fit your goals, adjusting as needed over time.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the exact options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing faster check-ins on shorter breaks. It can also let you practice mindfulness or behavioral tools in your normal environment while getting guidance from a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Alicia works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with grief, parenting stress, and women’s issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Sessions aim to identify small steps and build skills you can use between meetings.

What background does she bring?

She has five years of professional experience helping people with mood concerns, addictions, and relationship patterns. Her work includes attention to attachment issues and communication problems.

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 supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options on the site before booking.

How does payment work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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