My name is Sawndra “Sandy” Williams and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California. I have a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree from California State University, Fresno. I have primarily worked in a medical setting with chronic kidney disease patients coping with adjustment to life on dialysis. I have also worked with clients and their families in a hospice setting helping them accept and cope with end of life. During my time as an LCSW, I have worked with my clients on a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, end of life issues, adjustment to illness, relationship problems, and more. I utilize an empowerment model and client centered therapy along with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and solution focused therapy to help my clients process their thoughts, feelings and emotions while learning new skills to help them cope with their life situations. I also implement faith based counseling as appropriate with my clients who rely on faith and religion as a means to cope with the challenges of life. I have been described as a skilled active listener who conveys genuine empathy and support to my clients. My goal is to be a safe place for my clients to discuss their issues and concerns while offering them the opportunity to empower themselves to improve their quality of life.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Coaching, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW LCSW76856
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Sawndra is awesome. She has helped me in so many ways, and has made me a better and more confident person. Highly recommend working with her if you're looking for a therapist or someone to talk to!
Written on Feb 26, 2021 after therapy with Sawndra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I have loved working with Sawndra. She has been extremely encouraging and supportive. She's given me lots of strategies to use that help me go forward.
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Sawndra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief