Garika Williams
Hey! My name is Garika, (under Soulful Garden, LLC), and I've been licensed/practicing in Virginia since 2017 along with now being licensed in Indiana, South Carolina, and California. Before working virtually, I worked in a residential facility for several years which involved clients with a range of disorders, addictions, and trauma along with various backgrounds. When not working I am staying busy with my wife, children, and dog. Over the years, I have worked with various diagnoses including depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, severe trauma, PTSD, dual diagnosis, and personality disorders; along with areas like family issues and grief/loss.
Practical Tools. Genuine Connection. Meaningful Change
First session
Really just starting to get to know you and what has brought you to therapy along an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We'll come out of this with a goal on what you want to be focusing on in our time working together.
Strengths
“Mental Health…is not a destination but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.” - Noam Spencer, PhD
Ideal clients
I don’t necessarily have an ideal client, as I enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at different stages of their mental health journey. I welcome anyone who is willing to show up as they are, with openness and honesty, regardless of what they may be experiencing or where they are in life. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves, exploring their challenges, and working toward personal growth and healing at their own pace.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Helping clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, recognize the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop healthier coping strategies. Through structured discussions, guided exercises, and practical interventions, clients are supported in managing symptoms, improving emotional regulation, and working toward individualized treatment goals.
Location
Virtual sessions