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Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Parenting

Georgia

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Georgia / LPC004740
NPI
1942556188
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia
  • Client-centered approach
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness practices

About Patricia

Patricia Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She lists social concerns such as anxiety and stress among her areas of focus, and she also works with parenting, self esteem, depression, and related challenges.

She approaches sessions as a collaborative process. Patricia emphasizes clients' strengths and looks for practical ways to use those strengths in everyday life. Conversations are direct and respectful, aimed at helping people notice small changes that add up.

Her background includes work in schools, rural settings, and urban clinics. Over two decades she has supported adolescents, young adults, refugees and immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community in varied settings. That range informs how she adapts her style to different situations.

Patricia draws on several therapies to guide her work. She uses client-centered methods to focus on each person's concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices and narrative methods are also part of what she brings to sessions.

Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented while remaining person-focused. Patricia invites clients to try small experiments between meetings and to reflect on what helped. She asks straightforward questions and listens for what matters most to the client.

How Patricia uses different therapies online

Patricia works with approaches that many people find practical and straightforward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says, helping the conversation steer toward the client's priorities and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and suggests specific steps to test and change them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. Patricia will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try together. That collaborative process means the plan can change if something feels unhelpful or doesn't fit a person's day-to-day life.

The exact online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when life gets hectic. If someone prefers shorter check-ins, fewer visual demands, or sessions that fit a work break, these practical factors can shape how sessions are arranged.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, low self esteem, and related issues such as ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.

What is her approach in sessions?

She emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and uses practical techniques to help clients make small, useful changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LPC licensed in Georgia and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Session cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try a session?

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

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