Lateka Williams

Calm, practical support for real-life challenges

LPC Alabama

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lateka

Lateka Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice in Alabama.

Background and approach

She approaches care holistically, focusing on the whole person rather than only isolated symptoms, and blends cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical strategies and client-centered work to help clients examine patterns of thought and behavior.

Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, co-morbidity, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, hospice and end-of-life counseling, multicultural concerns, and related areas such as guilt, shame, forgiveness, and self-love. Williams aims to support people seeking greater stability, peace, and personal growth through a collaborative process that encourages expression and active skill building.

She works with each person to identify practical steps forward and to build coping strategies that align with their values and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lateka Williams draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to structure online work in ways that are practical and person-focused. CBT involves identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and maladaptive coping, making it helpful for stress, mood concerns, and problem-solving. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, giving people space to explore feelings and priorities while building a trusting working relationship that supports personal growth.

Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and may integrate elements from different modalities to tailor sessions accordingly rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into daily life through multiple ways to connect.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach mixes client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support change and skill building.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of experience working with individuals and families, focusing on helping people move toward stability, healing, and greater personal fulfillment.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama; license details include GA LPC LPC014225 and MI LPC 6401223750 as provided.

Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?

Therapy is offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions GriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCo-morbidityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Alabama, Michigan, Georgia

Languages

English