Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Lakira Williams, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C012610
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 087801
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW 61613892
- NPI
- 1104468933
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Lakira 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
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Lakira
Lakira Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and North Carolina with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, addiction, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns. She also helps with grief, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and issues connected to adoption, attachment, and fatherhood.
She began her practice working with youth in foster care, foster parents, and birth parents aiming for reunification. Over the years she has counseled young mothers, people facing addiction, and teenagers with behavioral or mental health challenges. That background informs how she approaches cases involving family systems and trauma.
Her work combines practical, talk-based methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narrative ideas. Sessions focus on clear goals, tangible skills, and exploring personal stories that shape behavior.
In a typical session she listens, asks questions, and offers tools you can try between meetings. She pays attention to cultural background and how it affects relationships and daily life. Expect straightforward conversation about what is and isn’t working, then specific steps to change patterns.
Her clinical training includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. She practices in North Carolina and draws on experience from New York City work with vulnerable families.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that align with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. It is practical for depression, anxiety, and anger. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That might mean using ACT techniques one week and CBT exercises the next, or bringing in motivational interviewing to address readiness for change. Confirm what session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can be simpler to keep appointments during a lunch break or between errands, and some techniques translate well to remote sessions so clients can practice skills in real situations.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, New York, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to set goals and teach skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in counseling roles, including services for youth in foster care, foster parents, birth parents, young mothers, people with addictions, and adolescents.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licences in New York (NY LCSW) and North Carolina (NC LCSW) and is based in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers