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Lilia Adams, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW for stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed practice
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Lilia
Lilia Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience based in Virginia. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues.
She works in a straightforward, person-focused way. Sessions focus on what a person is facing now and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Lilia uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused tools to structure sessions and set clear goals.
Her practice emphasizes respectful listening and attention to differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, and disability. She aims to build professional rapport so people can talk about what feels difficult and make measurable progress on specific problems.
Lilia has experience addressing issues tied to military life and veteran concerns, including the strains those situations place on relationships. She also focuses on codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance use concerns alongside workplace and money matters.
In practical terms, sessions involve noting unhelpful thoughts or habits, trying alternative responses, and tracking what helps over time. People learn short exercises and behavioral steps they can use between sessions to test new ways of coping.
How Lilia applies practical approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and building professional rapport. It helps people talk through what matters most and set goals at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention exercises and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Lilia will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with short skill-building, then adding mindful practices or motivational interviewing as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time from a schedule. Therapists can assign brief between-session tasks and track progress digitally, which helps turn session ideas into everyday habits.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-centered approach that emphasizes clear goals, behavioral steps, and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and populations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and Virginia and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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