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Hello. My name is Erika Williams. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with over 10 years’ experience working in various setting with diverse populations.
My approach is to form a therapeutic alliance with the client. Such a relationship is essential, as it is oftentimes the first setting in which the person shares intimate thoughts, beliefs, and emotions regarding the issues in question. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, low self-esteem and trauma.
My counseling style encourages curiosity, creativity, and humility. I believe in promoting a safe environment that promotes empathy and nonjudgment. Honesty is also important as it is the foundation for healing and personal growth. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and client-centered therapy. It is my desire to help you reach you full potential as a human being and to assist others in finding the beauty within.
Courage is a virtue when we choose to do good, especially when that is most difficult. Courage is moral strength in the face of danger. Courage gives you the ability to put aside fear of failure and take the first steps. Demonstrating courage is reaching out for help!
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
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Erika is a dedicated therapist and great listener. This is my first therapy experience and it’s going very well. I feel very lucky to have found someone I mesh well with on the first try!
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Erika has been an amazing therapist for me. I went into this scared to share my heart and real feelings with someone but she made me very comfortable and I have been able to work out some real traumas in my life.
Written on Dec 28, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Right from our initial interaction, Erika was listening. She helped guide me as I spoke through things and had those 'a ha' moments in my head as I spoke. I highly recommend and look forward to continuing working with her.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Erika is very pleasant and professional
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Erika has been a wonderful therapist! I’ve only had a few sessions but she’s been able to connect things for me in a very professional and personable way. I was very apprehensive at first and she’s calmed all my fears using better help and a therapist in general. Looking forward to seeing what else she can help me with.
Written on Jun 18, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Erika has been great!
Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr William's is really nice, she tailors her responses to give insight and gives constructive criticism instead of simply putting you down. She listens intently and is quite polite she's helped me get better.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Incredibly understanding, and gives the best advice! Thanks to her, I’m on the journey of self-love and care, she’s definitely the best if you want to talk in a safe space where you can feel supported.
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Erika is a very good listener. She's undeniably interested in understanding her client's issues and working with her client to create a plan of action that addresses the identified issues. I appreciate her.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Erika has been an absolute blessing! She has helped me to come to terms with some of my most difficult issues and has provided me with invaluable guidance and support. She is incredibly supportive, patient, and understanding. She knows how to listen and create a safe space for me to talk about things that I wouldn't feel comfortable discussing with anyone else. I'm so thankful for her help, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great therapist.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Erika for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Erika's patience and ability to listen had helped immensely, and she always manages to help look at things from a new perspective all whilst creating a warm and empathetic environment to share in.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Erika listened to me and was there for me. She assured me of my abilities and possibities, and is overall and awesome therapist to have. She knows exactly what to say and will tell you what you need to hear. I feel much better after meeting with her a few times and her advice and discussion about my problems really gave me clear insight and I'm very grateful
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Erica is pleasant, easy to talk and she gives good advice.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Erika is a great listener and make a person feel heard.
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is so kind, but at the same time, she gets down to brass tacks, which I greatly appreciate. She is great at cutting through at mess of information and seeing what is important to address. I leave my sessions feeling more at peace and empowered to improve myself and my circumstances. She also gives helpful and realistically achievable homework. I’m so glad I chose her!
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She listens and doesn’t judge
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Very simple and effective approach, thank you for your help, it’s a great help
Bless you
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She was wonderful in our first session, I honestly felt heard and best of all received a great response from her, good advice.
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have worked with Erika for almost 4 months and I can’t even begin to explain the difference she has made in my life. She makes me feel heard, challenges me, and speaks Biblical truth into my life. I can’t recommend Erika enough!
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Working with Erika has brought me so much clarity in so many ways. She has helped me work on boundaries, assert myself better and I feel a big improvement in my life with each new session.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 1 year on issues concerning depression
Thank you, Erika, for helping me sort through the mess of what is going on in my life and asking helpful questions to get me thinking to about positive next steps.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 11 months
Erika is my first ever therapist and I can say she made me feel welcome and really created a safe space in every session. She listens attentively and she’s extremely supportive. Erika has helped me in so many ways, she has helped me feel empowered, my anxiety and other related issues have improved! I’ve noticed so many positive changes within myself since starting my sessions with Erika. I truly appreciate my sessions with her and I highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I absolutely love working with Dr. Williams. I almost don't want to write this review so she doesn't get too busy. My life has elevated so much in the last 5/6 months working with her. Dr. Erika makes me feel supported, we go deep into topics and she's honest with me even when I am not honest with myself. She understanding, funny and I love that she's also a mom. I feel safe talking to her about everything.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Erika is a very friendly, down to earth, easy to talk to therapist. She makes therapy more like a friendly chat where you can let go and just spill your heart out. Thankful for her being there for me in such a critical time.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
She asks me questions I would never think I needed to be asked, but then my mind opens up to the answers and then it challenges me to approach my issues in a new way. I really appreciate it, and she seems to truly sympathize with me.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mrs Williams has helped me in this short period. She is tough when it comes to advising but honestly it is what I need. Thanks you Mrs Williams.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I recommend Erika, she is warm, easy to talk to and very experienced. Her warm and calm character make it easy to open up. I would describe my time with her so far as progressively calm. She gives me actionable steps that I can achieve without feeling uncomfortable.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I did my consultation last week and it truly makes me feel so much better. I feel like someone strongly supporting me and Erika really tried to look at my perspective and it is what makes me feel like someone understands me. I’m a Christian but to be honest because of my depression it always felt so hard to start having a hope again so, I felt like I become somewhat distant with God but I really like it when she told me she cares for me she loves me and she wanted me to know that Jesus loves me. I don’t know why I felt so touched hearing that at that time. She also suggested so many great ideas that I did not think before or scared of. I’m finally taking another step out of my comfort zone, I talked with my mom with more courage stating what I want and I applied for school outside of my homecountry. I truly think it was a blessing and really appreciated the consultation! Hope to meet again on the other session.
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Erika is experienced with dealing abused victims of trauma, she has good listening skills and provides realistic solutions and is understanding.
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 months
I have been working with Erika for a few months now, and I would like to say I am very happy with the work we’ve done together, and there is no doubt in my mind I would not be where I am today without her help. I am forever grateful to her!
She has created a very open space for us to talk, which was important for me because I have a hard time opening up. I feel very supported.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Within my first session Erica made me feel safe and heard. I was able to release a lot of the pain that I’ve been feeling inside for years. I’m glad I took this step to seek help.
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I had my first session with Ericka last week and she was amazing. She was even able to switch the session from video to chat at the last minute because of my surroundings. I look forward to my next session with her!
Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Erika makes me feel safe, heard, understood and comfortable. She took her time to really get to know me and understand my REAL concerns. She is direct, professional, encouraging and soft spoken. She keeps the mood light and many times made me laugh when I didn’t even feel like smiling. She quickly gained my trust which made me open up to her. She gives great advice whist cultivating independence and emotional stability which made me confident in making positive decisions. She is flexible and always available with scheduling despite living in different time zones. I am immensely grateful for her undivided attention and insight. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She has been incredibly helpful and insightful. I have felt very supported and encouraged.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Erika has a very warm presence and I can trust respect her feedback.
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Erika has proven to be a strong counselor who knows when I need tough love or when I just need understanding. I would recommend her to anyone; however, not too many because then she'd become too busy! She has treated me with respect and just the right touch of pushing. I really do like her; therefore, I trust her!
Written on Mar 06, 2021 after therapy with Erika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compas
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