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I am a bilingual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, patient-centered mental health care in both English and Spanish. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, and I work closely with each person to understand their unique experiences, challenges, and goals.

My name is Latarsia Renee Williams, but feel free to call me Tarsia (pronounced like Tasha). I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama, and I have been working with clients since 2016. My professional background includes supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups across a range of settings such as youth programs, detention facilities, group therapy environments, and private practice. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2018 and became fully licensed in 2024.

I currently provide telehealth services to adults across Florida. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, grief, emotional regulation, low self-worth, mood and attention challenges, and relationship concerns. I also offer Christian counseling for those seeking to integrate their faith into the therapeutic process.

Welcome! Creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood is the cornerstone of my clinical practice. I am Dr. Lyda HG. I am a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor to practice in Florida (LMHC). I obtained my PhD in Counseling at George Washington University and my master’s in clinical Mental Health at Villanova University.

I am a Catholic, bilingual, and bicultural clinical mental health counselor providing services in English and Spanish. I migrated to the United States 19 years ago as an international student. I bring a deep understanding of diverse lived experiences and the unique stressors related to acculturation and immigration. Also, I am an assistant professor, proudly teaching at the university level, to the next generation of master and doctoral students in Counseling.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of addiction can make it difficult to feel like yourself. You may be exhausted from carrying emotional pain, struggling with relationships, navigating major life changes, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. If you're trying to manage intense emotions, heal from past experiences, or regain a sense of stability and control, therapy can provide a supportive space where you feel understood without judgment and empowered to move forward.

Business background prior to becoming a counselor. Masters in Mental HealthCounseling, Married many years, Christian .Experience with families, military, couples, teens to mature seniors,

As a doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to self-care, happiness and success. Congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for several years with my main focus on clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

I have over 15 years of therapeutic services with individual, couples and family.

I am a compassionate Christian counselor specializing in the treatment of adults , children above the age of 5, adolescents, and young adults. Areas of focus include anxiety, grief related issues and trauma. I am certified in emdr with special modifications for children. Teens and young adults connect with me easily. Extensive experience working with children and teens who have been in the foster care system.