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Edna Williams

Compassionate guidance for stress and confidence

LMHC Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Edna

Edna Williams is a Florida-licensed LMHC with two decades of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She frames clients as experts in their own lives and builds on individual strengths to support meaningful change.

Background and approach

Edna emphasizes encouragement and empowerment, meeting people where they are while offering practical support to move toward greater motivation, confidence, and personal satisfaction. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered principles to tailor strategies to each person's needs.

Rather than prescribing one path, she collaborates with clients to identify realistic steps and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that get in the way of daily functioning and relationships. Edna presents therapy as a courageous step and positions herself as a steady partner through the process, aiming to help clients translate insight into lasting habits and improved wellbeing.

Approach and Access: CBT, Client-Centered Work Online

Edna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and test unhelpful thoughts and to build concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. CBT sessions focus on identifying thought patterns, experimenting with new behaviors, and practicing techniques that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration. This approach creates space for clients to explore their experiences at their own pace while the therapist supports self-discovery and strengths-based growth.

Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and the clinician approaches this work collaboratively. She will discuss goals and preferences, try strategies that fit the client's needs, and adjust methods as progress and feedback indicate to ensure a comfortable and useful fit.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are challenging.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, difficulties in relationships, and self-esteem challenges using approaches that focus on skills and personal strengths.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work combines client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to help reshape thoughts and behaviors while honoring the client's perspective.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through motivation, confidence, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida under FL LMHC MH7274.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients located in Florida.
In which formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for her sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English