Lakira Williams , LCSW

Lakira Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in North Carolina, by way of New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master of Social Work from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work. As an LCSW, she is trained to provide clinical social work services and therapeutic support to individuals and families.

With 12 years of professional experience, she began her career working with youth in foster care, supporting foster parents and birth parents as they worked toward reunification. Her early work also included counseling young mothers, people coping with addiction, and teenagers presenting a range of behavioral concerns and mental health symptoms. Over the years she has worked with a broad spectrum of issues, including trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, family relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges.

Her counseling style is warm and interactive, guided by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She is attentive to cultural diversity and how cultural context can influence treatment. Lakira draws from Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Client-Centered approaches, adapting conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs. She supports clients in building practical skills and strategies to pursue their goals and cultivate a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Lakira Williams integrates several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and challenges with coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their values and choices; this approach supports growth, self-acceptance, and relational concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) blends mindfulness and values-based action to help people accept difficult thoughts and move toward meaningful goals, which can aid with stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lakira works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses with input from the client. Licensed professionals aim to tailor treatment rather than apply a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from different settings. These formats allow clients to receive consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they enable ongoing collaboration with therapists across a range of concerns.