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Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 12+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate support for anxiety and stress

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Grief and loss

About Lisa

Lisa Williams is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and cope with life changes. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she works to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

She uses conversation to identify what matters most to each person. That might mean learning new ways to handle intense emotions, building habits to reduce worry, or finding steps to move past grief and loss. Lisa adapts the pace and focus to what an individual needs in the moment.

Her background includes work with addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with parenting strains, career shifts, and challenges tied to self-esteem or ADHD. Lisa incorporates practical tools alongside deeper conversations to help people cope day to day.

Methods she draws on include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. These approaches are used to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and clarify values and goals.

Lisa practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. She aims to tailor each plan so it fits a person’s life and goals, and she stays focused on respectful, compassionate care as the work progresses.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, mirrors concerns, and helps name what matters most to them, which can make online conversations feel direct and useful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce worry and manage mood; it often includes homework and step-by-step skill practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help when feelings are intense or reactions are quick.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Plans can change over time as progress and priorities shift, and the therapist will check in about what is or isn't working.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time for appointments. Many people find it simpler to use therapy tools and homework from their everyday environment, and licensed professionals can adapt exercises so they work well in an online setting.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress and anxiety and also addresses addictions, grief, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and client-centered. She combines practical skill-building with space to talk through emotions and life events.

What experience does the therapist bring?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including stress, addiction, grief, and anger management.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.

In what languages can I meet with this therapist?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and depends on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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