I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I follow a relational and strength-based approach to counseling. It is also important to me that clients feel treated like a whole person with intersecting identities that are all valued and supported. I believe that when someone feels seen and heard, they will often discover more about themselves, those they care about, and the world around them. I think we are complex beings, and I love collaboratively looking at things from multiple perspectives and asking questions like what's helping you and what's getting in your way or what was the best part and the most challenging part of your week?

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

When we first meet, I will get to know you by exploring multiples areas of your life and what may be impacting who you are at this time in your life. Within that, it is important to identifying your strengths and struggles, what is going right that you don't want to change (yeah, that's important, too), and what feels most pressing and important right now. I love to ask, "If you fast forwarded your life to 3-6 months from now, how would you know that counseling helped you? How would you feel, think, behave differently that would let you know positive change had happened?" That helps give us an image of what we are going to working toward.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strengths as a clinician are my curiosity, my kindness, and the investment I make into helping others grow. I care about getting to know you, and I will handle your stories with care. I also care enough to nudge you in the direction of positive change. I am good at simultaneously accepting you as you are while also offering invitations to grow and letting you know you do not have to do that alone.

About Kate Williams