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Teral Williams, LMHC

Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
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About me

Hello, my name is Teral! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of experience helping people navigate some of life's most difficult and challenging moments.

While I bring professional knowledge, training, and experience to our sessions, I believe something equally important: You are the expert on you. My desire is to work alongside you, helping you identify, develop, and achieve goals that are meaningful to you.

I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is developing a relationship built on trust. Through active listening, unconditional positive regard, compassion, and genuine understanding, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable being yourself and sharing your experiences.

I am here to provide not only genuine emotional support but also practical strategies, guidance, and hope when you may feel stuck or uncertain about how to move forward. I understand that there are times in life when we experience loss, struggle with unanswered questions, or face situations that feel like more than we can handle. During those moments, it can be difficult to see a way forward, and you do not have to navigate those experiences alone.

Whether you are struggling with feelings of anger, hurt, frustration, loneliness, insecurity, disappointment, shame, sadness, or emotions you may not fully understand, I am here to help you process what you are experiencing, gain a better understanding of yourself, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.

Throughout my career, I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting problems, and career challenges. I also have extensive experience in Child Welfare, working with children and adults who have experienced physical trauma, emotional abuse, foster care, and adoption-related challenges.

I also recognize that trauma is not something I understand only from a professional perspective. I have experienced personal trauma in my own adult life, which has deepened my appreciation for the fact that everyone experiences adversity, processes emotions, and heals differently. No two people have the same journey, and I believe each person deserves an individualized approach that respects their unique experiences, needs, and pace of healing.

My professional background includes working as both a Mental Health Therapist and a Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide psychotherapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and the family unit as a whole. I recognize that our emotional well-being is often connected to our relationships, life experiences, and the environments in which we live.

I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Family Systems Therapy (FST), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among others. I do not believe therapy should follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I draw from different therapeutic methods and combine approaches when appropriate to best meet your individual needs and support your personal goals.

What can you expect from me as your therapist?

I am open, relaxed, easygoing, compassionate, and genuine. These qualities have served me well in connecting with and supporting people from diverse backgrounds, different walks of life, and various stages of their personal journeys. I enjoy getting to know people beyond the challenges that bring them into therapy, understanding who they are as individuals, and creating an environment where they can feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment.

I value the therapeutic relationship and believe meaningful support should extend beyond simply discussing challenges during a session. When needed, I am willing to engage, provide encouragement, and reach out throughout the week to help support your progress, within the communication and availability arrangements we establish together.

What sets me apart? Simply put, I love what I do!

Being a therapist is much more than a career choice for me. It reflects a core part of who I am. I genuinely enjoy connecting with people on a deeper, more meaningful level, listening to their stories, understanding their experiences, and offering compassion without judgment. It is incredibly meaningful to me to help someone recognize their strengths, find hope in difficult circumstances, and begin seeing possibilities they may not have been able to see before.

My goal is to help guide you through personal challenges, ease emotional burdens, and empower you to develop a healthier mindset. Through greater emotional awareness, practical coping strategies, and new ways of understanding yourself and your experiences, I hope to help you discover healthier ways of living and functioning in both your personal and professional life.

You do not have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. You do not even have to know exactly where to start. We can begin right where you are, work through what is weighing on you, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want to create.

I am here for you, and I look forward to getting to know you!

Professional experience

12 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

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License information

FL LMHC MH19568

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Teral Williams. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Ms Teral, is a very warm person. She makes me feel safe in confiding in her the feelings or thoughts I had which to me feels shameful. She helps me re-calibrate my thinking in a kind manner.

Written on Sep 09, 2026 after therapy with Teral for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Teral has been an absolute blessing. She is not only an excellent therapist who understands anxiety and fears of abandonment in relationships, but she also has a wonderful ability to make our sessions feel like deep, meaningful conversations with a trusted friend. I feel completely comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her, and I truly value hearing her perspective. I would recommend her without hesitation - 10/10!

Written on Aug 17, 2026 after therapy with Teral for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Teral is truly a friend in the role of a therapist. She is very intuitive and has helped me manage my anxiety in several different ways. I don't know what I would do without her, but I am glad she is here with me now. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help navigating their anxiety. Thank you, Teral!

Written on Jul 28, 2026 after therapy with Teral for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

I have had many therapist through out my life and with better health I was able to find the best therapist to work with me. Teral Williams for me is a lifesaver. Her compassion, wisdom and tools she has taught me has transformed me into the women I have always wanted to become. I highly recommend her!

Written on Jul 28, 2026 after therapy with Teral for 7 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

Teral has helped me in so many ways, whether it's with better coping strategies. encouraging me/building me up and building my confidence, or just being a safe person to confide in. She has a way of being professional and human and kind.

Written on Jul 10, 2026 after therapy with Teral for 11 months on issues concerning grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

So thankful for the wisdom and support I receive.

Written on Jun 01, 2026 after therapy with Teral for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes