Profile / United States
Beth Williams, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationshipfocused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Beth
Beth Williams is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with major life changes.
She focuses on concrete skills people can use between sessions. That includes helping someone notice unhelpful thoughts, set boundaries in relationships, and develop clearer communication. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered conversation, and techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize practical steps - trying new responses, tracking what works, and adjusting plans as needed. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help with change and commitment.
Beth has worked with a wide range of concerns over two decades. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and aging and geriatric issues. She also addresses topics such as codependency, communication problems, and coping after disaster.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work often connect with her style. She aims to help people build tools for everyday life and manage symptoms so they can make clearer decisions about relationships, work, and wellbeing.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses. It breaks problems into small, testable steps and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with change.Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person’s lead in conversation, listening carefully and reflecting what matters most to them. This helps people clarify goals and decide what to try next.
DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It adds routines for distress tolerance and emotional regulation that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, adjust them as progress is tracked, and try alternatives if something isn’t helping.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Ask about the practical session arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Utah, Illinois, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, coping with life changes, addiction, trauma and grief among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills focused, using client-centered conversation alongside CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinician supporting a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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