Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Valerie Williams, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 25440
- NPI
- 1831370626
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Valerie 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
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Communication skills
About Valerie
Valerie Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and life transitions. Valerie works in English and bases her approach on practical strategies people can use between sessions.
Valerie draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide conversations. She listens to what matters to each person and then focuses on small, achievable changes. Sessions often include talking through patterns of thought and behavior, and trying concrete steps to reduce distress and improve communication.
Her background includes work with pregnant and parenting women, teenagers in group homes, and experience as a Christian counselor. That history informs a straightforward style that values respect and sensitivity. Valerie says she adapts her methods to the needs of the person in front of her rather than sticking to one single method.
People who contact her can expect practical problem solving alongside space to talk about feelings. She pays attention to relationship dynamics and to how stress shows up in daily life. Valerie also addresses topics such as communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and women’s issues.
Valerie is licensed only in California and cannot provide services if a person is outside the state or the country at the time of a session. Before each call she asks clients to verify their identity and location as part of routine intake procedures.
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How Valerie Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Valerie works with client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that aim to be practical and straightforward. Client-centered work means the conversation starts with the person’s priorities and the therapist follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Valerie treats the selection of methods as collaborative. She reviews your goals and preferences, then suggests which tools to try and adjusts them based on how they work in real life.
Online sessions are presented as a way to fit therapy into daily life, like during a lunch break or after work. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Practical advantages often include easier scheduling, the ability to meet without travel, and shorter check-ins when needed. Valerie uses conversation and behavioral exercises that can be done remotely so progress can continue between appointments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and women’s issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on understanding problems and trying practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in clinical work. Her past roles include working with pregnant and parenting women, teens in group homes, and serving as a Christian counselor.
Is she licensed to practice in California?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and provides services under that credential while in-state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept clients who are outside the United States. She can only provide services when the client is located in California at the time of the session.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake or match process.
What should I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. You will be asked to verify your identity and location before the call.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers