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Jasmine Williams, LSCSW, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed clinical social worker - Anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- EMDR for trauma
- Skills for anxiety
About Jasmine
Jasmine Williams is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with nine years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Jasmine also works with concerns such as post-traumatic stress and social anxiety and phobia.
She uses straightforward, structured approaches in sessions. Jasmine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small behavior changes. She also includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when processing trauma is part of the work.
Sessions center on clear steps and practical skills. Clients learn to notice patterns, test different responses, and track what helps between meetings. Jasmine adapts pacing to each person while keeping sessions focused on concrete goals.
Her background in social work informs a problem-solving style that balances symptom-focused techniques with attention to personal history. She aims to help people reduce anxiety, manage mood, and restore day-to-day functioning through repeated practice of new skills.
Jasmine describes the first steps as simple and direct: choose a matching questionnaire, schedule an initial meeting, and start with a clear plan. She frames early sessions around immediate coping strategies and a roadmap for the following weeks.
How CBT and EMDR are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing small behaviors. In online work this often means tracking thoughts between sessions, trying short experiments in daily life, and reviewing results together to adjust the plan. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and stress.EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories through a structured protocol. In practice it helps when trauma symptoms or stuck memories interfere with daily functioning. Sessions using EMDR proceed step by step and include grounding and pacing so clients can manage strong emotions as they arise.
Choosing the right method is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then recommend whether CBT, EMDR, or a mix makes the most sense. Clients and therapist check progress and make changes as needed.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between appointments. The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep a regular routine with therapy.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus post-traumatic stress and social anxiety and phobia.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and practice small behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience and a background in social work that informs a practical, problem-solving approach.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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