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Delishia Williams, LISW
Iowa
LISW - Anxiety and life transitions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
- Gottman communication skills
About Delishia
Delishia Williams is an Iowa-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She works with individuals who are coping with caregiving strain, trauma, relationship challenges, addictions, and concerns such as self-esteem and sleep. Sessions are offered in English and she practices from a perspective that emphasizes practical tools and clear conversation.
Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods. She uses concrete, skill-focused strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also draws on Gottman Method ideas for relationship communication and conflict skills when that is relevant.
Williams’ background includes a Master of Social Work from Howard University and nearly seven years supporting hospice patients, families, and medical staff through intense life transitions. That work shaped her attention to meaning, loss, and aging-related concerns. She holds an Iowa LISW credential and applies that clinical experience to everyday problems people bring to therapy.
In sessions she focuses on specific, doable changes - changing thoughts that lead to distress, building small habits that improve sleep and mood, and practicing ways to handle anger or difficult conversations. She helps people try techniques, notice what works, and adjust plans as they go.
People often seek her help for parenting stress, compassion fatigue, career setbacks, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image, and issues tied to shame and forgiveness.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Delishia Williams works from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered and mindfulness approaches that fit well with structured online work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that increase stress or anxiety; it helps with mood, sleep, and coping skills. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a helpful therapeutic relationship so people feel understood while they try new ways of acting. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention to the present moment and practical breathing or awareness exercises useful for grief, panic, and compassion fatigue.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest skills or exercises to try. If something does not fit, she adjusts the plan and introduces different techniques until the client and therapist find what helps most.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, and let people practice skills in their everyday surroundings. Licensed professionals often use these practical advantages to keep work focused and goal-oriented without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addictions, compassion fatigue, sleep problems, and life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. The work is practical and skill-based, focusing on small, testable changes.
What is her clinical background?
She earned a Master of Social Work from Howard University and has 15 years of clinical experience, including nearly seven years in hospice care supporting patients and caregivers.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds an Iowa LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) and practices in Iowa.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the scheduling process before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I 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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