Valerie Williams, LPC
Valerie Williams, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nine years of experience dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. She specializes in geriatric counseling as well as adolescent mental health, addressing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), adjustment disorders, and grief. Through her work, Williams focuses on helping individuals navigate life’s emotional challenges while developing practical coping strategies that promote resilience and well-being.
Williams currently operates her own private counseling practice, which she established approximately a year ago, while also providing in-person mental health services to residents in nursing home facilities. In the geriatric setting, she supports older adults who are coping with the emotional complexities that often accompany aging, health changes, and major life transitions. Her role requires a thoughtful and patient-centered approach, ensuring that residents receive the emotional support they need in a compassionate and respectful environment.
In her private practice, Williams works with clients of all ages, though she frequently counsels teenagers who are navigating social anxiety, personal development, and the emotional and hormonal changes associated with adolescence. Many of her sessions are conducted virtually, allowing her to reach clients who may benefit from flexible access to care. In addition to individual therapy, she also performs contract work conducting behavioral health and addiction assessments, further expanding the scope of her professional contributions.
Williams approaches counseling through a combination of person-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, guiding clients to better understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By helping individuals reframe negative thought patterns and build healthier perspectives, she empowers them to develop effective coping skills and improve their overall quality of life. Through her dedication to mental health care across generations, Williams continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals and communities she serves.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Grambling State University
• Master's in Social Science with a concentration in Psychology
• Master's in Secondary Education and Clinical Mental Health from Alcorn State University
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society in Social Sciences
• Founder of Girls with Faith, a Christ-based program supporting girls ages 9–17 through mental health education, coping strategies, and mentorship
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Geriatric Care
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Social Anxiety
- Adjustment Disorders
- Grief Counseling
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
As a counselor, the most rewarding parts of the work usually come down to a few meaningful experiences. Here are some of the things many counselors enjoy most:
1. Seeing real growth in people
Watching someone gradually gain insight, confidence, or healthier coping skills is incredibly fulfilling. When a client starts handling situations that once felt impossible, it’s a powerful moment.
2. Building genuine human connections
Counseling creates space for deep, authentic conversations. Many counselors value the trust that develops when someone feels safe enough to share their true thoughts and emotions.
3. Helping people find their own solutions
Rather than giving answers, counselors often guide people to discover their own strengths and perspectives. Seeing someone realize “I can handle this” can be very rewarding.
4. Being part of meaningful change
Whether it's improving relationships, managing anxiety, or processing trauma, counselors get to support people during important turning points in their lives.
5. Continual learning about people and the mind
Every client is different. Counselors often enjoy constantly learning about psychology, human behavior, culture, and new therapeutic approaches.
6. Making a positive impact
Knowing that your presence and skills can genuinely improve someone’s well-being gives the work a strong sense of purpose.