Theresa Williams, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Theresa

Theresa Williams is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 24 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Theresa draws on many proven methods to address the issue at hand and supports clients as they take steps toward clearer goals.

She presents herself as a steady partner who listens and helps people find practical ways forward. Theresa believes each person knows their story best and that existing strengths are key to change.

Background and approach

She often combines approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used when clients want clear, short-term goals and momentum. Her background includes extensive experience with teens and a history of offering faith-based counseling when requested.

Theresa adapts her style to match a client’s needs, using straightforward language and concrete exercises rather than abstract theory. She aims to make sessions feel useful from the start. Theresa also works with concerns tied to parenting, relationships, trauma, eating issues, bipolar mood challenges, career questions, and ADHD.

She pays attention to life purpose and self-love as part of broader healing and growth. People who choose her can expect a collaborative process that combines talk, skill practice, and goal-setting. She supports clients through ordinary stress and complex changes alike, helping them build tools they can use between sessions.

How Theresa Uses Practical Therapy Approaches Online

Theresa commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice how thoughts affect feelings and actions and then practices different thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication when emotions feel overwhelming.

She may also use Motivational Interviewing when a client needs help finding direction or building commitment to change. That approach involves guided conversation to clarify values and strengthen motivation for specific goals. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; Theresa works with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one method up front.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules, reduce travel time, and keep continuity during life transitions. She will help match the format and approach to the client’s situation so work continues smoothly between sessions.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Theresa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, eating issues, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Theresa uses an eclectic, practical style that mixes skill teaching with goal work. Sessions focus on clear steps, coping tools, and collaboration.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 24 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in Michigan.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMSW credential with the license number MI LMSW 6801070410 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages and client locations are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self-love
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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