Profile / United States
Carol Williams, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - anxiety and trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT based techniques
- ACT and attachment work
- Breath and mindfulness
About Carol
Carol Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma and related concerns. She also supports clients facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Carol uses clear, practical conversation to identify the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Sessions focus on small, doable changes rather than abstract theory.
Her work includes attention to how past hurts shape current reactions. That can mean looking at attachment patterns, family-of-origin issues, or how abandonment and loss play out in daily choices. She also addresses addiction, codependency, and problems with control or avoidance by breaking them into concrete steps to practice between sessions.
Carol incorporates breathing and mindfulness practices when they fit the person's goals. She values practical tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing distress so clients can make clearer decisions in work and relationships.
Her style is collaborative: she helps people find the questions or actions that move things forward. People who want structured, skill-based work that links thinking, feeling, and behavior may find her approach useful.
How Carol applies CBT, ACT and attachment ideas online
Carol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to practice alternative responses in daily life. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills such as thought records, behavior experiments, and stepwise exposure for anxiety or avoidance.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and teach willingness when uncomfortable feelings arise, which can help with anxiety, grief, or addiction. Attachment-based ideas are used to notice how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and communication in relationships.
Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process helps match practical tools to the issue at hand.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent work on skills between sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus related topics like self-esteem, parenting, career, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses using clear, skill-based steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with a range of concerns and life situations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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