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Maria Williams, LMSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Maria

Maria Williams is a licensed LMSW practicing in Michigan who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, depression, parenting questions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings eight years of professional experience to her work and emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate engagement with each person she sees. Her approach is collaborative and individualized; Maria adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique needs and goals.

She also addresses related topics such as blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, infidelity, life purpose, multicultural concerns, self-love, women's issues, and challenges that arise in young adulthood. Maria blends practical therapeutic tools with a client-centered stance, helping clients build motivation, confidence, and coping strategies.

She encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through the process of change, tailoring interventions to fit personal preferences and circumstances.

Working with parts, strengths, and practical tools online

Maria often uses Internal Family Systems to help clients identify and understand different internal parts and how those parts influence feelings and behavior. This approach can be useful for people wanting to explore inner conflicts, self-criticism, or patterns that keep them stuck. Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of her work, focusing on empathy, respect, and creating a supportive space where clients guide the pace and content of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured, practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Maria works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and current needs, and adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines and to continue care from wherever a client is located within the accepted region.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem and depression, along with parenting and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, infidelity, life purpose, multicultural concerns, self-love, women's issues, and young adult challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs. She draws on therapies such as Internal Family Systems, CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques as appropriate.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a licensed social worker (LMSW) with eight years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
Maria holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan; the license number on record is MI LMSW 6801096651.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Parenting issuesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesInfidelityLife purposeMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English