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Deanna Williams, LCSW, LICSW

Therapist in Alabama

Compassionate social worker focusing on addiction and life stressors

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Deanna Williams

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
  • Licenses listedLICSW, Alabama (no. 4722C); LCSW, Tennessee (no. 7789); LISW, South Carolina (no. 15181); LCSW, Florida (no. SW20088); LCSW, Louisiana (no. 17764)
  • NPI number1164160123
  • Experience8 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Depression
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Client-centered care
  • Skill-based methods
  • Faith-sensitive support

About Deanna

Deanna Williams is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. She brings eight years of clinical experience and a calm, straightforward approach to sessions. Deanna practices with attention to each person's story and practical needs.

She focuses on building trust and clear communication. Sessions often center on improving coping skills, managing strong emotions, and addressing substance use and co-occurring concerns. Deanna offers support for people dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness, postpartum challenges, and the isolation that can follow major life changes.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's goals central. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change, especially around drug and alcohol use.

Deanna aims for practical, doable steps in therapy. She helps people set small goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress. The tone of her work is warm and nonjudgmental, and she pays attention to faith and cultural values when those matter to the person.

Clients can expect direct guidance, active listening, and skill-building exercises tailored to real-life demands. Deanna works from Alabama and conducts sessions in English. To begin, follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows what matters most to the person. This approach suits people who want a respectful, collaborative space to make sense of hard moments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other. It teaches skills to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress where concrete practice helps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily demands to choose methods that fit. That collaboration helps shape treatment and adjust strategies over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and easier access when someone is managing caregiving or health challenges. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessPostpartum depressionYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Deanna address?

She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, anger, self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, chronic illness concerns, and postpartum challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens closely, sets achievable goals, and teaches coping skills that people can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people with co-occurring conditions and substance use concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Alabama. The listing shows Tennessee LCSW and Alabama LICSW as credential details.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets with clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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