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- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT
- Individualized plans
About La
LCSW in Virginia with 11 years of experience, La Barbara Williams helps people address stress, anxiety, relationships, family and intimacy concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and practicing concrete skills to manage symptoms. La Barbara emphasizes practical steps clients can try between meetings.
La Barbara earned a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University after completing a Bachelor of Social Work, both noted in her training history. She has worked in multiple roles in mental health settings, including life skills counselor, outreach and outpatient therapist, in-home counselor, and clinical supervisor.
Her approach includes developing individualized assessment and treatment plans, writing behavioral and discharge plans, and addressing crisis needs such as suicide prevention when required. She combines problem-solving with short-term skill building and longer-term therapeutic conversations.
People who prefer a direct, practical style may find her method useful. She guides clients through actionable steps and helps track progress over time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the platform matching process and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches inform online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. In sessions this looks like reflective conversation and support for the client's own goals. It helps when someone wants space to talk through feelings and make their own decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online work using CBT typically includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments between sessions. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and habit-related concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion happens over the first few sessions and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday demands.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her stated approaches are Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions combine listening and skill practice to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience noted for this profile, plus earlier roles in mental health across several settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia and works from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.