Lateka Williams, LPC

Lateka Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who approaches therapy with a whole-person focus. She frames the counseling space as a place to speak openly and work through feelings. Her style is straightforward and practical so people can begin making changes soon. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions often include simple skills practice, real-life examples, and step-by-step plans to handle stress, cravings, and difficult emotions. Lateka has eight years of experience and has worked with concerns such as addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem. She also supports people facing family problems, parenting stress, career transitions, and end-of-life issues. Her approach is collaborative. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she tailors techniques to fit daily life, focusing on small, manageable shifts that add up over time. People who choose her typically want clear, actionable strategies paired with steady encouragement. She aims to help clients move toward more stability, self-compassion, and practical coping skills. If someone is thinking about starting therapy, she guides them through the first steps and helps set realistic goals.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so the person can name what they need and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing urges linked to addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It can help with overwhelming emotions and high-stress moments.

Finding the right approach is often a process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That might mean starting with practical CBT techniques, adding DBT skills, or using client-centered conversations to shape the plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. It can also allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic, or shorter sessions that fit a lunch break. Licensed professionals will help tailor session length and frequency to what works best for daily routines.