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Carol  Williams

Carol Williams, LCSW

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW11465
NPI
1194954321
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

These details come from information Carol 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

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Attachment issues

About Carol

Carol Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem and career issues. She also addresses compassion fatigue and a range of relational and personality concerns such as attachment, codependency, and blended family issues.

She describes her work as pulling together research, observation, and lived experience to notice what is left unsaid. Sessions focus on quieting the mental noise so a client's inner knowing can be heard. That inner voice then guides clearer decisions and actions in daily life.

Her approach blends practical and reflective tools. She uses strategies from acceptance and commitment work and cognitive behavioral methods alongside attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas. Clients can expect conversations that link thought patterns, bodily responses, and relationship dynamics to make sense of recurring problems.

Healthful routines are part of the plan. She encourages breathing practices, basic meditation, and attention to overall health as ways to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking. These practices are presented as concrete skills to use between sessions.

Carol emphasizes collaboration. She asks questions, listens for recurring patterns, and helps people test small changes to see what works. If answers aren’t immediately clear, she prioritizes asking better questions that lead to clearer next steps.

BHow sessions work

How Carol's approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based actions. It can be useful when anxiety, avoidance, or confusion about priorities get in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they show up now; it is often helpful for people who repeat the same relationship problems or feel stuck in closeness or distance cycles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carol will work with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts her focus as needs shift. The first sessions are used to learn the person’s patterns and decide practical next steps together.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to what fits a client’s routine and technology access.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Carol focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue, plus related family and attachment difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, practical style that combines acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based thinking, and emotionally-focused approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of life challenges.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select 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

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