MJ Williams

Have you reached a point where you understand that something needs to change, but you’re not quite sure how to get there? Maybe anxiety or depression has been taking up more space than you’d like, a relationship feels difficult to navigate, or a past experience continues to affect how you see yourself and the world around you. You may be working through substance use, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer fit the person you want to become. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Arts in Psychology Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. My experience spans crisis intervention, residential substance use treatment, and outpatient counseling with adults from many different backgrounds. I bring curiosity, compassion, and an open mind to the work, creating a space where you can be honest about what’s happening without feeling judged or defined by your struggles.

I believe therapy should be more than a place to talk about what’s wrong. It should help you understand yourself more deeply and give you a clearer sense of what you want to do differently. My work is grounded in person-centered and existential therapy, with a focus on authenticity, meaning, self-awareness, and personal growth. I also draw from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic approaches when they fit your needs. Together, we’ll look at the patterns, beliefs, emotions, and experiences influencing your life today. We’ll build practical tools for navigating difficult moments while also exploring the bigger questions that can shape how you relate to yourself, your relationships, and your future.

You don’t need to arrive at your first session knowing exactly what to say or having your goals perfectly figured out. We’ll start with where you are. I’ll want to understand what brought you to therapy, what has been difficult lately, what you’ve tried before, and what you would most like to change. I’ll also want to understand what is already working and what strengths you can draw on. From there, we’ll identify goals together and develop a direction for therapy that feels practical, personal, and meaningful to you. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can think honestly, make sense of your experiences, and leave with something useful to carry into the rest of your life. If you’re ready to explore what could be different, I invite you to schedule a session.