Theresa Williams

Theresa Williams is a licensed social worker with 24 years of experience. She practices in Michigan and supports people working through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Theresa emphasizes client strengths and a respectful, down-to-earth approach to getting unstuck.

She uses practical strategies from several therapy methods to match the problem at hand. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Theresa encourages small changes that build momentum toward better daily functioning and mood.

Theresa has a long history of helping teens and also offers faith-informed counseling when clients want that perspective. She listens for each person’s goals and personal values before suggesting tools or homework. This keeps work relevant to what really matters in a client’s life.

People who prefer direct feedback and collaborative planning often find her style useful. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when teaching coping tools. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods are used to clarify goals and find workable next steps.

Theresa asks new clients to describe what they most want to change, then she helps set short-term goals. Her background makes her comfortable addressing trauma, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD challenges, and mood concerns. She explains options clearly and helps people move toward more manageable days.

How key approaches guide online care

Theresa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide her work. CBT looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help when strong emotions lead to impulsive behavior or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Theresa treats the choice as a collaborative decision based on your goals, needs, and daily life. She will review options, try tools, and adjust the plan if something does not fit or help.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit short check-ins into a busy day. Online sessions also let therapists teach skills and assign practice that can be done between meetings, helping clients apply new strategies to real situations.