Tina Williams, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Tina!

I work with families, couples, children, and individuals to strengthen their relationships, hoping to help them find a healthy perception of themselves, to be peaceful, whole, complete, and safe.

My focus

I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I'm most comfortable working with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and intrusive thoughts.

My approach

I value cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy. Even though there is no single approach that is the right one for every individual that I help, I value cognitive behavioral therapy because it focuses on how our thinking affects the way we feel and behave.

My communication style

My communication style is welcoming. I create an atmosphere where the client feels comfortable and relaxed. The client will be able to go at their own pace and at any time they need to stop or even walk away, they may do so. I want them to know and feel that this is their safe place.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always had the desire to help others, encouraging others to be the best that they could be. Psychology caught my eye, which led to my journey to becoming a therapist. I have found it to be rewarding to assist people in achieving self-awareness and honesty.

My goals for you

Collaborating with the client is my approach. The goal would be to assist the client in achieving a greater degree of independence, getting their mind into an overall place of wellness so that they can find stability, happiness in their life, and be able to cope better with their problems.

Our first session

What a client could expect during the first session with me is warmth and genuineness. I get to know them by listening to them with no judgment. Gaining their trust and creating a safe place for them is important. The client will not feel rushed; they will feel relaxed and not judged.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

Codependency

Grief

Stress

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Psychology from University of Phoenix, a Associate in Arts (AA) in Alcohol & Drug Studies from Imperial Valley College and a Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage, Family, and Children from University of Phoenix-External Campus/Imperial.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tina Williams