- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose focus
About La
La Shemah Williams is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, and parenting challenges.
She uses straightforward talking and active listening to help people clarify what matters to them now. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, and on noticing patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's priorities and on cognitive behavioral techniques to test thoughts and habits.
La Shemah also uses emotionally focused ideas when relationships cause pain, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people weigh options and move toward changes they want. Her approach blends these methods to match what a person brings into sessions.
Her background includes long clinical experience in New York working with adults on emotional wellbeing after trauma and abuse. She has helped people manage workplace stress, navigate separation and divorce, and address isolation or problems with intimacy and body image. La Shemah supports clients who are exploring life purpose and next steps after big changes.
People who choose to work with her should expect a collaborative, interactive process that focuses on concrete goals and small experiments. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit your situation.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect concerns, priorities, and strengths so clients can set goals and decide what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into small, testable steps. In virtual sessions CBT can be used to try practical experiments between meetings and to track progress week to week. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in relationships and emotional responses, helping people name what they feel and change how they respond in close connections.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. La Shemah will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. She checks in and adjusts the plan as things change so sessions stay relevant to whatever comes up.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions for practical reasons - they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss scheduling and any format preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and parenting challenges.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style is interactive and practical. She uses client-centered conversations, CBT techniques, mindfulness, and emotionally focused ideas to identify patterns and try small changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in New York with adults dealing with trauma, workplace stress, relationship strain, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCSW-R in New York and works from New York as a licensed clinical social worker.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.