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Ana Leon Williams

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! I’m Caroline León Williams, a therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating relational trauma, identity development, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in supporting clients who grew up feeling responsible for others, struggled to feel seen, or find themselves people-pleasing or doubting their worth in relationships. My work is grounded in attachment theory and trauma-informed care. I bring a warm, collaborative presence and value creating a space where you can show up fully and authentically.

My approach to therapy

My approach integrates attachment-based and trauma-informed practices to help clients understand how past experiences shape present patterns. I work collaboratively, balancing insight with practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, and boundary-setting. I tailor therapy to each client’s needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches while staying attuned to cultural identity and lived experience. My goal is to help you build self-trust, healthier relationships, and greater alignment with your values.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in and what you’d like to feel different. I’ll ask some questions to understand your background and relationships, while making space for whatever feels most important that day. We’ll start identifying goals and what you’d like to work toward. It’s important to me that you feel comfortable, heard, and supported from the start.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at San Francisco State University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gestalt, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    501 1st Avenue Ste 1
    San Mateo, CA 94401