Teral Williams, LMHC
Compassionate licensed mental health counselor
- Trauma and relationship care
- Accepting international clients
- 12 years experience
About Teral Williams
Teral Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. She approaches therapy with respect for each person's expertise about their own life, combining active listening, unconditional positive regard, and a calm, compassionate presence to help clients clarify goals and move forward when they feel stuck.
Williams works with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and whole families, and she has professional experience in child welfare settings including foster care and adoption. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting difficulties, addiction, attention-deficit concerns, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and career or self-esteem challenges. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication or control issues.
Her clinical work draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family Therapy, and Family Systems approaches. Williams adapts and integrates techniques to fit each person's needs, offering both strategic guidance and empathic support. She values building trust and aims to empower clients toward healthier ways of living across personal and professional domains.
Williams works with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and whole families, and she has professional experience in child welfare settings including foster care and adoption. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting difficulties, addiction, attention-deficit concerns, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and career or self-esteem challenges. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication or control issues.
Her clinical work draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family Therapy, and Family Systems approaches. Williams adapts and integrates techniques to fit each person's needs, offering both strategic guidance and empathic support. She values building trust and aims to empower clients toward healthier ways of living across personal and professional domains.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teral Williams have?
Teral Williams has 12 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Teral Williams a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: FL LMHC MH19568.
In which languages does Teral Williams provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Teral Williams located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Teral Williams as my therapist?
Clients can work with Teral Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teral Williams work with international clients?
Yes, Teral Williams works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teral Williams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people build psychological flexibility by clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and situations where someone wants to live more in line with their values. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and emotion regulation; it is often helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment wounds stemming from loss or separation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration, giving space for clients to lead the pace of work while the therapist offers reflective support to foster self-discovery and growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and a licensed professional will collaborate with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Teral Williams combines and adapts techniques as necessary, working with clients to trial strategies and refine the plan together.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to receive consistent support across different schedules and life circumstances. These options allow therapy to fit into busy routines, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care for people who live in different locations or who require varied communication styles.