Therapist profile
Monica Williams, LISW
Ohio
LISW - Addiction and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.2002288-SUPV
- NPI
- 1588174445
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Addiction support
- Anxiety and depression
- Self-esteem work
About Monica
Monica Williams is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and concerns around self-esteem and self-love. Monica practices in Ohio and offers therapy in English.
She began her social work training at the University of Cincinnati, earning a Master’s in Social Work in 2018. Monica moved into addiction and mental health services and built experience helping people manage substance use, mood struggles, and stress. Her background reflects hands-on work in clinics and community settings.
Monica uses direct, straightforward conversations in sessions. She combines practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy with acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and act on it. She also brings client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to conversations about change.
In a typical session she will help people identify small, doable steps. That can look like spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing present-moment skills, or clarifying values that guide decisions. She offers concrete strategies for coping with cravings, overwhelming anxiety, or low mood.
Monica pays attention to relationship patterns such as attachment concerns, codependency, abandonment wounds, and communication struggles. She also supports people dealing with anger, impulsivity, and career-related stress. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options button.
How sessions work
How Monica uses structured approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small steps toward what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns where values guide change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It’s practical for anxiety, low mood, impulsivity, and habit-driven problems like substance use.
Client-centered therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace, giving space to talk through past wounds such as abandonment or attachment struggles while the therapist reflects and listens. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness to change when someone feels unsure about quitting or reducing substance use.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with each person to select techniques that match their goals, preferences, and everyday life. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. Licensed professionals can use a mix of techniques in virtual meetings to practice skills, set manageable goals, and track progress over time.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include codependency, attachment concerns, and life direction.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is direct and practical. She mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in social work and clinical practice since completing a Master’s in Social Work in 2018.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (OH LISW) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.