- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About La
La Barbara Williams is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is most urgent for each person. Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth, so parents can try small changes and see what works for their family and day-to-day life.
Williams has a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University and a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from the same program, both earned with honors.
Background and approach
She brings 11 years of documented experience as a licensed clinical social worker, and she also has a longer professional history in roles such as life skills counselor, outreach and outpatient therapist, in-home counselor, and clinical supervisor. In sessions she uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s priorities and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors.
That combination supports work on anxiety, mood challenges, substance concerns, grief, and issues around intimacy and identity. Her approach balances listening with clear, concrete steps clients can practice between sessions. Parents reading this can expect help organizing goals, managing daily stress, and finding ways to respond differently under pressure.
Conversations are aimed at change that fits real routines rather than abstract plans. Williams emphasizes collaboration so parents can pick strategies that make sense for their situation. She practices in Virginia and conducts therapy in English.
The format of sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits a client’s schedule and needs.
What La works with
Everything La lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else La helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches La lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities. It helps when someone needs space to talk through parenting stress, relationship concerns, or grief while feeling heard and respected.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, coping with cravings, and everyday parenting challenges where practical steps matter.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try and adjusts based on progress, goals, and preferences. That means sessions can be focused on problem-solving, skill practice, or simply processing emotions depending on what the client needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for conversational sessions and demonstrations, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging allows short updates or homework between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a parent’s schedule and keep continuity when life gets busy.
Questions people ask about La
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and practice small behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has more than a decade as a licensed clinical social worker and a longer history in roles such as life skills counselor, outreach and outpatient therapist, in-home counselor, and clinical supervisor.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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