Deshanaye Williams, LCSW — Therapist in Arizona

Hi there, I'm Deshanaye!

I'm glad you're here. I help clients navigate challenges and achieve their goals with clarity and confidence. My practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and practical strategies tailored to your unique needs. Let's work together to create meaningful, lasting change.

My focus

My ideal clients are individuals ready for change, even if they're not quite sure what that looks like yet. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, but you sense something needs to shift. Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, or self-doubt, we'll work together to create a path that feels authentic and sustainable.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel empowered in your own growth. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and Motivational Interviewing to explore what really matters to you and strengthen your motivation for change.

My communication style

You can expect a tone that's supportive, honest, and grounded. I strike a balance between clear, direct communication and weaving in analogies or stories to help make complex ideas more relatable. I believe in being real with you—gently challenging when needed, while always holding space with warmth, curiosity, and respect.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started with a childhood fascination with understanding others' perspectives. I was always drawn back to the helping professions, realizing how natural it felt to sit with others in their struggles, listen deeply, and help them make sense of their experiences. I feel honored to do this work every day.

My goals for you

We'll take a collaborative, step-by-step approach. We'll start by identifying what matters most to you and then break those big-picture hopes into meaningful, achievable goals. Throughout the process, I'll help you track progress, celebrate wins, and adjust goals as needed to stay aligned with your growth.

Our first session

Our first session is all about getting to know you—your story, your goals, and what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about what's been going on in your life and explore what you'd like to get out of our work together. It's a relaxed, judgment-free space where you can show up just as you are.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 34 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Deshanaye Williams