Theresa Williams , LMSW

Theresa Williams is a licensed social worker based in Michigan with 24 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and challenges with self-esteem. She draws on a broad range of therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person's needs, blending practical skills work with compassionate support to address issues such as trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, eating and mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career or life transitions.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries resources that can be built on in treatment. Theresa also has extensive experience working with teens and offers faith-based counseling when that fits a client’s values and goals. Her credential, LMSW, denotes Licensed Master Social Worker, reflecting advanced training in clinical social work and professional practice in Michigan.

Theresa frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and positions herself as a collaborator and coach in that process. She aims to help clients find clearer purpose, improve mood and self-love, and develop coping strategies that fit real life. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, goal-oriented approach that focuses on practical tools and long-term resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Theresa frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques that teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she uses to support people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and building internal motivation for specific goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Theresa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends strategies as needed rather than relying on a single model, so treatment is tailored to the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from anywhere, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.