La Shemah Williams, LCSW-R - Therapist in New York

About La

La Shemah Williams is a licensed clinical social worker who offers practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship friction, grief, and addictions. She brings two decades of experience to sessions and speaks English. Her tone is warm and respectful, and she works to create a space where parents and individuals can talk plainly about their concerns.

Her style is interactive and collaborative. She helps clients spot patterns in thinking and behavior, practice new ways of responding, and use their existing strengths to make changes.

Background and approach

She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts, and emotionally focused methods to address deep feelings in relationships. La Shemah also draws on client-centered principles, which means she listens closely and follows each person’s priorities. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing are included when helpful to build awareness and commitment to change.

Sessions aim to be practical and concrete so people can try small steps between meetings. She has worked with people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse, and with those facing mood challenges and post-traumatic stress. She also supports issues like body image, communication problems, divorce or separation, parenting concerns, and workplace stress.

La Shemah holds the New York LCSW-R credential. She offers sessions in several formats and accepts international clients, allowing flexibility for people juggling busy family and work lives.

How specific approaches work in online sessions

Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows each person’s goals. In practice that looks like sessions where the client sets priorities and the therapist reflects, asks questions, and helps clarify next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises and homework to try between meetings, useful for anxiety, mood issues, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor techniques based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether CBT, emotionally focused methods, mindfulness tools, or a mix will be most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in several formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and travel. The variety also lets people choose the way they feel most comfortable communicating while working on lasting change.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and interactive. She blends client-centered listening with CBT and emotionally focused techniques to help people make practical changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a New York LCSW-R, license number 077272, and lists New York as her location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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