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Najwah Williams

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm Najwah — a therapist and life coach with 12 years in social services walking alongside people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the kind of life changes that feel like the ground just shifted beneath them. I serve adults, teens, and seniors, single parents, and those who are carrying cultural or generational weight that most therapists don't fully understand. I lead with warmth, I'll be honest with you, and I'll never make you feel judged for where you are. I accept Aetna, BCBS, Carelon, and Cigna EAP, and offer a sliding scale for those who need it.

My approach to therapy

My approach centers the whole person — not just your symptoms, but your story. I draw from CBT to help you shift thought patterns that are keeping you stuck, Motivational Interviewing to help you find your own reasons to change, and solution-focused therapy to move us toward where you want to be — not just away from what's hurting. I weave in mindfulness and self-care practices that nourish you physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Whether you're in crisis or simply ready to grow, I meet you exactly where you are and we build from there together.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. You'll share what's been weighing on you — as much or as little as you're ready for — and together we'll start to map out where you want to go. I'll ask about your life, your goals, and what you've already tried. By the end, you'll leave with clarity on what we'll work on and a sense of what working together actually feels like. Most clients tell me they feel heard in a way they haven't in a long time. I offer a free 15-minute consultation before we book — you can reach me evenings Monday through Thursday and on Sundays.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Touro College
  • License type
    LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gestalt, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English