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Shaterrika Williams, LPC
Louisiana
LPC in Louisiana - relationships and life change
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Goal oriented work
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Shaterrika
Shaterrika Williams is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Louisiana with 16 years of experience. She works with relationship concerns, family issues, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and attention concerns such as ADHD. She also addresses related areas like chronic illness and pain, codependency, fertility questions, veteran issues, multicultural concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, and self-harm.
Shaterrika uses straightforward talk and practical steps during sessions. She treats clients as the expert on their own story and focuses on strengths people already have. Sessions center on clear goals, noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying different ways of responding to problems.
Her approach often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy can appear when people need tools for managing strong emotions and building coping skills.
In a typical meeting she will ask what you want to change and what has worked before. Then she and the client pick a few practical skills to try between sessions. Progress is checked in later meetings and plans are adjusted based on what helps.
People who prefer direct, structured steps and clear practice between sessions tend to do well with her style. If you want to know how sessions are scheduled and billed, confirm current options before booking. To begin, use the site's online process to match and schedule a first session.
How Shaterrika integrates CBT, client-centered work, and DBT online
Shaterrika commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on noticing specific thought patterns, testing them, and practicing small behavior changes to see what helps with mood and relationships.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and reflecting what matters to the individual. That approach helps clarify goals and keeps the work grounded in the client's own priorities. When strong emotions or self-harm risk arise, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to teach practical emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose approaches based on needs, goals, and how someone prefers to work. This means plans are adjusted over time and tools are chosen that fit the person's life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practicing skills between meetings and reviewing progress in follow-ups.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related challenges.
How does she use practical therapies like CBT?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and routines, then tests new responses to change how people feel and act.
What is her professional background and experience length?
She is an LPC with 16 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and related issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
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