Lakira Williams, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

ACT and CBT
Client-centered work
Trauma and attachment

About Lakira

Lakira Williams is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience based in North Carolina. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem concerns among other difficulties.

She began her clinical work in child welfare, counseling youth in foster care plus foster and birth parents working toward reunification. That early work included supporting young mothers and people coping with addiction, and then expanded to teens with behavioral concerns and adults with a range of mental health symptoms. These roles shaped how she responds to family and attachment issues today.

Lakira uses practical conversational methods in sessions. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, and elements of Psychodynamic thinking to help people notice patterns, test different responses, and make changes that feel manageable. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing where they fit the goals at hand.

Sessions are focused on problem-solving and clear steps. Lakira talks through strategies for coping with anger, impulsivity, ADHD challenges, codependency, and communication problems. She also addresses adoption and foster care topics, abandonment, body image, and issues related to HIV/AIDS when relevant.

Her background in diverse clinical settings informs a practice that recognizes cultural differences and practical life demands. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to clarify goals and next steps.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help people who struggle with avoidance, anxiety, or difficulty committing to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and managing impulsivity or ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and recommend which methods to emphasize. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as they learn what works best for the client's daily life and coping needs.

Confirm session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people choose setups that suit them better for sensing comfort during conversations. Ask about available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issues Body imageCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, New York, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and related issues listed in her profile.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a conversational, interactive approach that mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods and psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns and practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience, including work with youth in foster care, parents, young mothers, and people coping with addiction and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LCSW credentials in New York and North Carolina and is based in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.