- Client-centered therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Lilia
Lilia Adams is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience. She practices in Virginia and helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, relationship problems, and other life challenges.
She focuses on building practical rapport. She listens without judging and responds to the whole situation, including a person's background and values. People often come for help with communication problems, codependency, coping with life changes, parenting strain, workplace issues, and grief.
In sessions she uses straightforward techniques. She draws on client-centered ways of working to follow what matters most to the person. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot thinking patterns that make anger and anxiety worse, and mindfulness practices to calm intense moments.
Lilia has worked closely with active duty military couples and understands stresses the military lifestyle can create for relationships and family life. She also addresses substance and alcohol addiction and the ripple effects those problems bring to work and home.
Her approach is goal oriented and practical. She helps people set small steps, try them, and adjust as needed. She emphasizes clear communication and realistic problem solving to lower reactivity and improve daily functioning.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says matters most. It helps when someone needs a therapist who adapts to their pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into steps you can practice between sessions, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce automatic reactivity and steady emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to move from understanding anger to testing practical changes in daily life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time on workdays. Online work can make trying CBT homework, doing short mindfulness practices, or holding focused conversations about relationships easier to schedule during the week.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, parenting strain, workplace problems, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with concrete CBT and mindfulness tools to help reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including military-related stress on relationships.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Florida and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.