- CBT
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Theresa
Theresa Williams is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and other mood-related concerns. Her approach is practical and straightforward, focused on addressing the issues you bring into the room.
Theresa uses a blend of therapies to match what each person needs. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That mix is used to target specific problems like persistent anger, relationship strain, or coping with life changes.
In sessions she invites people to talk through their story and identify strengths they already have. Conversations often include concrete tools for managing tough moments, changing unhelpful thinking, and building more reliable routines. She also incorporates coaching elements when clients want clearer direction on career or life purpose.
Theresa also notes experience helping with compassion fatigue and the stress of caregiving roles. She offers faith-informed counseling when clients want their spiritual beliefs included in sessions. Language of service is English, and she is available to work with international clients through the platform.
To begin, clients use the service's matching process and schedule a first meeting. Theresa emphasizes a collaborative process to figure out realistic next steps and practical strategies for handling anger, stress, or other concerns.
How her approaches translate to online work
Theresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in hands-on ways. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful thinking and behaviors. DBT emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change. That approach uses short, focused conversations to explore ambivalence and identify realistic next steps. Theresa treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative process and will work with each client to decide what fits their goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering options that suit quieter surroundings or limited bandwidth. Therapists can adjust tools and homework to work well over remote sessions so progress stays practical and goal-oriented.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Theresa works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and related mood concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic, practical style that combines several approaches to match each person's needs and focuses on concrete tools and steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients through the platform.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.