Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
BreeAnne Williams, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
Continue with BreeAnneCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 104132
- NPI
- 1508358334
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information BreeAnne supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT informed
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused
About BreeAnne
BreeAnne Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes. She also focuses on self-esteem, communication problems, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
She starts by listening to the person’s story and identifying what is working and what is getting in the way. Sessions are practical and focused on clear steps. Techniques come from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused ideas where relevant.
BreeAnne helps people notice patterns in thought and behavior and then test small changes. She uses straightforward tools to reduce worry, manage mood, and improve everyday coping. Mindfulness practices are used to slow down reactions and increase awareness of what matters in the moment.
Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels stuck about making changes. Solution-focused techniques support short-term goals and quick wins. Cognitive behavioral approaches are applied when unhelpful thinking keeps symptoms going.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. People who come to work on anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, and life transitions can expect clear steps, check-ins on progress, and adjustments over time.
BHow sessions work
How BreeAnne integrates approaches for online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspectives. It emphasizes listening, validating the person’s experience, and building on existing strengths to solve practical problems. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of their reactions and decide what changes matter most.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It breaks problems into manageable parts and uses simple exercises to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. CBT is useful for mood disorders, social anxiety, and recurring worry where changing thought patterns can ease day-to-day functioning.
Mindfulness therapy teaches attention skills and simple practices to reduce reactivity. It helps people notice emotions and bodily reactions so they can choose actions that align with their values rather than act on impulse.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best, adjusting techniques based on goals and what proves helpful in early sessions. The process is practical and iterative rather than one-size-fits-all.
The therapist’s specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency and apply strategies between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers