- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT and coaching
About Lily
Lily Williams is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues common in young adulthood such as career decisions and feeling off-track.
She prefers a straightforward approach in sessions. Lily uses client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used when clients want clear steps and short-term change.
Sessions often focus on concrete problems young adults bring: starting a first job, navigating changing family roles, managing money stress, and coping with loneliness. Lily helps people break large problems into smaller, manageable steps and set realistic goals for daily life.
Her work with trauma and abuse uses trauma-focused ideas to build stability and reduce symptoms over time. For people with addiction or mood instability, she combines practical planning with motivational techniques to increase commitment to change.
Lily emphasizes regular check-ins and measurable progress. She supports clients who are sorting out identity, planning next steps after school, or learning to communicate better in close relationships. To begin, viewers are asked to follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lily commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and prioritizing what matters to the client so they feel understood and clear about their goals. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment through short, focused conversations.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Lily reviews a client's needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests methods that fit. That collaborative decision can be adjusted over time as progress is tracked and new issues emerge.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the session formats offered before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so checking options is important. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients use video when they prefer face-to-face interaction, or simpler phone sessions when bandwidth or a quick call is more practical.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and issues common in young adulthood.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing to set practical goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience as an LPC in Oklahoma.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Oklahoma LPC credential and practices from Oklahoma.
Can she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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