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Jenay Williams, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Jenay
Jenay Williams is an Alabama LICSW with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, and life changes. She also helps those dealing with addiction, low self-esteem, anger, and career concerns.
Williams uses practical strategies to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other approaches to build clearer coping steps. Sessions focus on simple skills that can be tried between meetings and reviewed together.
She regularly supports people handling family conflict, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and family of origin struggles. Chronic illness, chronic pain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and aging-related issues are also within her focus areas. Williams works with people facing guilt, shame, forgiveness questions, and concerns related to HIV/AIDS.
Her experience includes helping those with drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, and commitment or communication problems. Practical problem solving and motivational interviewing techniques are used when readiness to change is part of the work. The goal is to create clear next steps clients can try between sessions.
Williams lists coaching and career-related support among her services for people weighing job changes or workplace stress. She works in English and practices in Alabama. People should confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are scheduled.
How CBT and ACT guide online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems by breaking concerns into manageable steps.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when people want to move forward despite difficult feelings. Client-centered work involves listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels practical. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter focused sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try new skills in day-to-day life and bring real examples back to sessions for review.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She routinely works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, self-esteem, anger, and career concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to test new ways of responding.
What is her clinical experience?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people through life changes, chronic health issues, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an Alabama LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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