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Entry 068654Michigan / United States

Theresa Williams

Theresa Williams, LMSW

Michigan 24 years in practice

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LMSW - mood and life challenges

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  • CBT techniques
  • DBT strategies
  • Faith integration

About Theresa

LMSW (Michigan) with 24 years of clinical experience, Theresa Williams focuses on mood and life challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and self-esteem. She also addresses compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting struggles, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and questions about life purpose. Theresa uses practical, problem-focused methods she lists in her practice to help people address the issue at hand.

Theresa frames therapy as a collaborative process. She describes clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions typically focus on clear goals and steps that feel doable. She includes faith-based perspectives when a client wants that element integrated.

Her approach draws from several structured methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior strategies for emotion and distress regulation, and motivational interviewing for goal-focused change. She also uses solution-focused work to set short-term targets and trauma-focused techniques when past harm affects present life.

Theresa emphasizes practical tools and small changes that fit into everyday life. Conversations often cover coping skills, boundary setting, and problem-solving for parenting and relationship strains. She will work with clients on career transitions, managing bipolar mood patterns, and restoring a sense of self-worth.

Theresa accepts clients from outside the United States and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and she offers a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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How her approaches shape online sessions

Theresa commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and focuses on practical skill-building to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills useful for strong emotions and conflict.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and increase readiness for change. That approach is conversational and goal-focused, helping someone find their own reasons to try new behaviors. Theresa treats choosing a method as collaborative; she will talk with a client about goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those priorities.

Practical benefits of meeting with her online are about fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking, since the biography did not specify formats. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can fit around work, parenting, or quiet windows in the day. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT tools to remote sessions so clients can practice skills between appointments.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting strains, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life purpose questions.

What methods does she use in sessions?

Theresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy as part of her work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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