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Dr. LaShonya Williams, LPC

Practical, strength-focused counseling for anxiety

22 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About LaShonya

Dr. LaShonya Williams greets people with a calm, practical approach. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience and works from Texas.

She focuses on anxiety alongside a wide range of concerns including family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, stress, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She starts by listening to each person’s story and noticing strengths they already have. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and respectful.

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Background and approach

She uses plain talk to help people make sense of what bothers them and find steps that fit their life. Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s goals and pace, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. Those methods are used to reduce distress, manage worry, and change unhelpful patterns.

In practice she helps people sort through communication problems, control issues, separation or divorce concerns, and the effects of domestic violence or family-of-origin wounds. She also supports people facing isolation, first responder stress, money worries, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she respects that courage.

Dr. Williams works with each person to find clear, realistic next steps and to build on the strengths they already bring.

How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and goals. The therapist follows each person's pace, reflects what they say, and helps them connect with their strengths. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk through personal or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to reduce worry, manage anger, and change unhelpful habits. CBT is often used when people want tools they can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's needs, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust over time. Together they decide what methods and pace make the most sense.

Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video is good for a fuller conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can suit short check-ins or notes between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, stress, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and respectful, focusing on listening first and then using clear, practical steps. Sessions emphasize the person’s goals and strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices from Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
She meets with people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
22 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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