- Client-centered care
- CBT-informed tools
- Clear goal planning
About La
La Barbara Williams is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She explains things plainly and focuses on each person's goals. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at small steps that make daily life easier.
She trained in social work and earned a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University, graduating with honors. Her background includes work as a life skills counselor, outreach and outpatient therapist, in-home counselor, and clinical supervisor. This range of roles shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style.
La Barbara uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters most to each person. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to help notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals and simple exercises you can use between visits.
In practice she builds individualized plans and written assessments when needed. Her experience includes developing behavioral and discharge plans and contributing to suicide prevention efforts. She writes plans in straightforward language so people know the next steps.
Clients can expect a supportive listener who helps them clarify priorities. The work often covers relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction concerns, parenting stress, career shifts, and coping with major life changes. La Barbara frames the work around what each person wants to change and how they want to feel moving forward.
How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own priorities. The therapist listens carefully and follows what matters most to the client, helping them set goals and move at their pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to improve mood and coping skills.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and preferences, and together they will decide whether to emphasize Client-Centered work, CBT techniques, or a mix. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins. Some formats are also helpful when a shorter check-in or audio-only conversation is needed. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to choose what will work best for timing, attention, and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapist's style?
The style emphasizes listening and practical steps. She uses Client-Centered Therapy and CBT ideas to set goals and try manageable changes between sessions.
What is the therapist's background?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University and has worked as a life skills counselor, outreach/outpatient therapist, in-home counselor, and clinical supervisor over many years.
Where is the therapist based and what credential do they hold?
She is based in Virginia and holds the credential LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.