LPCC, 6 years of experience
Hello, my name is Marcie Williams. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and the founder of Affirming Autism, LLC. I have more than 5 years of experience helping clients with a variety of mental health issues ranging from situational stress to severe mental illness. I have worked extensively with clients who struggle with addiction both one-on-one and in groups. Having firsthand experience parenting autism, I have a particular interest in serving the autism community and have spent considerable time educating myself on the current issues affecting this population and their caregivers.
During your first full session with me, usually 60-90 minutes, we will take an in-depth look at specific challenges you are facing. This will help me to develop a tailored plan that meets you and/or your family's needs.
I have witnessed firsthand the impact social constructs have on the mental health of autistic individuals and consequently their families. I am here to listen, validate your experience, and to collaborate with you to figure out what works best for you and your family. I have extensive experience both professionally and personally with individuals struggling with addiction. I have worked with client's who prefer all types of solutions to overcoming addiction, including those using medication assisted treatment under the supervision of a doctor. I specialize in working with clients who's emotions and behavioral responses are working against them and causing problems in one or more areas of functioning. I help clients uncover maladaptive patterns and develop skills to better manage stress responses and improve their outlook and quality of life. If you feel we might be a good fit, I encourage you to schedule an intake session with me so we can begin to work together to improve your mental health.
If you are experiencing the major learning curve that comes with raising an autistic person and are feeling overwhelmed, confused, hopeless, and alone...maybe I can help. If you've found yourself asking the question, “what am I doing wrong” more often than you'd like, I would love to help you sort it out and navigate this unique journey in a way that helps you and your family thrive. While there will be some identifiable commonalities, I understand each person’s lived experience is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
10 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
My counselor has truly helped me grow mentally and emotionally. She’s honest, caring, and always makes me feel heard. Her ability to use different therapy approaches has helped me work through my triggers and emotions in a way that feels productive and supportive. I always leave our sessions with more clarity and strength. I’m so grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled, compassionate counselor.
May 21, 2025
It's difficult only being able to chose just two adjectives to describe Marcie Williams as my therapist. I chose solution-oriented and intelligent, but really, I could have chose all of the options available. Marcie is warm and yet direct. She knows just when to empower you and when to challenge you. This is all done with a warm and authentic demeanor. Finally, she maintains a non-judgemental attitude and can add a little humor in our discussions as well. In essence, she's awesome!
May 15, 2025
I wish I could select all of the options for why Marcie stands out. She is so kind and warm and sincerely listens. She responds thoughtfully and compassionately but isn't a "yes" man. There is accountability and solutions and she is just overall a really great person. I leave every session feeling grounded and like I have a clear direction.
Marcie Williams offers therapy covered by CareSource - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Ohio.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify belief systems or patterns of thinking that might be causing maladaptive coping strategies. My style centers around helping clients better understand their emotion regulation systems so they can improve self-compassion, learn more effective ways of coping, and in turn build a more positive self-identity.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques have assisted my clients in learning how to be more present and engaged in their lives. This helps them to better manage things like ruminating and/or dysregulated emotions, things that keep us from spending valuable time with others and doing the things we enjoy. DBT strategies have also helped my clients find new ways to effectively communicate and resolve conflict, which helps them improve their self-esteem and confidence.
Change is hard! When a client comes to me stressed, overwhelmed, and wanting to make a change but not sure where to start, I use Motivational Interviewing to help them figure that out. It also helps me to understand where my clients are in the process of change. Together we confirm motivations and identify personal strengths that help them reinforce self-efficacy to make wanted changes.
This approach focuses on solutions rather than the problems. It is a person-centered, positive, practical, strengths-based approach to therapy. The emphasis is on what can be changed. The focus is on the future, not the past, and is intended to be brief.