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Lilia Adams

Experienced LCSW offering collaborative, practical therapy

LCSW Virginia

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lilia

Lilia Adams brings 23 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers care on respect for individual differences and maintains a nonjudgmental stance while helping clients navigate issues such as grief, trauma, intimacy difficulties, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and workplace or financial stressors. Her practice also addresses family and partner dynamics, communication breakdowns, codependency, and substance-related problems.

Adams uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Holding an LCSW with licensure in Florida and Virginia, she aims to build a collaborative rapport that supports practical problem solving and emotional processing.

She welcomes English-speaking and international clients and encourages people who are ready to explore change to reach out and learn more about beginning therapy.

Approach-Focused Online Support and Practical Tools

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and support for the person's own goals; it helps people feel heard and develop self-directed solutions for issues like relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to addictions or stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can complement other work and help with coping, emotional regulation, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify needs, try different techniques, and adjust the plan over time so the approach fits the client's goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or travel and allow clients to engage in practical skill-building and conversation-focused work from locations that suit them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lilia commonly help with?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and workplace or financial problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to create a personalized, goal-oriented process.
How long has she practiced?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with diverse presentations and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed as FL LCSW SW16679 and VA LCSW 0904007771, and practices from Virginia.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Florida

Languages

English