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Veronica Williams

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Veronica Williams

Hello!!!! I’m Veronica, but you can call me Vee. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with high-functioning, overwhelmed individuals who are used to being “the strong one” for everyone else but are tired of holding everything together on their own. On the outside, you may look like you have it all handled. But internally, you might be navigating anxiety, emotional exhaustion, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself. My work focuses on helping you get to the root of those patterns whether they stem from childhood experiences, family dynamics, or survival habits you had to develop along the way. I bring a down-to-earth, honest, and compassionate approach to therapy, where you don’t have to pretend, minimize your feelings, or carry everything alone. I believe in real conversations, practical strategies, and meaningful inner work that actually creates change. My style also includes humor when appropriate, because healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy.

With a background that includes working in psychiatric emergency settings and school-based crisis assessments, I’m able to support both the deeper emotional work and the real-life challenges that show up day to day.

Whether you’re unlearning old patterns, working through relationship dynamics, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and like yourself again, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll work toward a version of you that feels more clear, confident, emotionally safe, and aligned not just functioning, but truly well.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is both insight-driven and practical. I help you understand why you feel, think, and respond the way you do while also giving you the tools to start shifting those patterns in real time.

I integrate inner child work, trauma-informed care, and relational processing with evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques. This allows us to not only explore the deeper roots of your experiences, but also create meaningful, day-to-day changes in how you navigate your life, relationships, and emotions. A big part of my work is helping you move out of survival mode. Many of my clients are used to pushing through, over-functioning, or taking care of others—often at the expense of themselves. In our work together, we slow that down and begin to build emotional awareness, regulation, and healthier patterns that feel more aligned and sustainable.

I don’t believe in forcing a pace or applying a one-size-fits-all approach. I meet you where you are, while also gently challenging you to grow. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and intentional we’ll explore your triggers, identify patterns, strengthen your boundaries, and build the confidence and self-trust needed to move differently in your life. This work isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about creating lasting change helping you feel more grounded, more in control of your emotions, and more connected to who you truly are.

What you can expect from me

Your first session with me is a space to exhale. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’re hoping to work through, and what you need to feel supported. You can expect a warm, conversational session focused on understanding your story, identifying what’s been weighing on you, and beginning to explore the patterns that keep showing up in your life.

Clients often leave feeling heard, validated, and clearer about their next steps. You’ll walk away with early tools to help regulate emotions, set boundaries, and navigate difficult relationships or situations. As we continue, my goal is to help you break cycles that no longer serve you, rebuild your confidence, and create a life that feels fulfilling not just functional.

Therapy with me is a partnership, and I’m committed to helping you grow at a pace that feels safe, steady, and sustainable.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at New Jersey City University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play, Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English