I am a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, anger management, and stress management. I have worked with people of all ages in various settings, including acute care, outpatient, intensive outpatient, school-based, college, and residential care.
My counseling style is collaborative and client-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and will encourage you to do the work to reach your personal goals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, motivational interviewing, coaching, and reality therapy techniques. I will tailor our dialogue and your treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
It takes courage to seek and work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. Change can be tough, but you don't have to do it alone. If you are ready to seek positive change, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Dr. Williams is the best! She listens attentively. She holds you accountable with invalidating your feelings. She is the best and anyone that should encounter her is truly blessed!
Written on Nov 22, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dr. Williams is so empathetic and cares about her patients. She listens and guides me gently when I'm struggling. She's truly gifted and an expert at her craft.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr Williams is a great listener and she offers practical advice, while also being sensitive to your needs and goals of therapy. I highly recommend her as a therapist. Her expertise helped me work through some very difficult situations I was in, while also helping me keep my emotions balanced through it all. She is kind, friendly, and respectful.
Written on Sep 28, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Williams does a great job at trying to understand who you are and what you need to accomplish and trying to help you with it.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’ve been very pleased with our interactions thus far. Looking forward to the progress we can make together!
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very respectable and helpful. Love her.
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been impressed by Dr. Williams' ability to summarize all the thoughts I share with her and get the true point I am trying to make. Her suggestions are insightful and practical.
Written on Jul 05, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd
Dr. Williams is a PERFECT fit for me. Her compassion and insight are exactly what I need. I cannot praise her enough!
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She is really excellent and a good listener
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I've had a wonderful experience with Dr. Williams. She challenges me on my thoughts in a great way, and has a wonderful sense of humor that can carry a session in the format of a good conversation. I've come to look forward to my sessions.
Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Williams provides comfort and room for you to find yourself. I was able to recognize and realize the tools I can be using in the long run through conversation with her. Very engaging, I was able to reveal, cry, recognize, heal, laugh at times, end up in peace and confidence.
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
I like the fact that she tells me the real and doesn't sugarcoat the things that she knows that I need to hear and I really appreciate her
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
I love the way she let me explain my problems and situations especially grieving over my mom and I love how she gives me some work or homework about my situation
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
I have told her the ugliest parts of my life's story, so far. She has been straightforward about what I'm experiencing, how to move accordingly, and how to plan for my future. She has provided resources, and has also asked me if I am taking those steps yet. Being accountable for my future is scary. She has been encouraging, and reiterates her points. I believe that my story will be one of triumph because her approach is to empower you.
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I was so nervous ok our first session because I’ve never been to therapy before but she made me feel very comfortable! She listens to me and I’ve been applying all the recommendations she’s given me and I can see the changes in me.
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Williams is amazing! She's so kind and supportive. She makes you feel comfortable throughout the sessions!
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. Williams is a phenomenal therapist. She is professional, yet compassionate. Her feedback always comes from a very obvious place of support and concern for your well-being, and inquires personal self-reflection. She cheers you on when you experience growth, and she analyzes the problems in a healthy and encouraging way. I am beyond lucky to have gotten matched with her on this cite.
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Williams took the time to listen to me. She made me feel valued. Her insight gave me the tools I needed to pull myself out of my anxiety spiral and get myself back on track. If I ever need anything again, I only want to go to her!
Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Vanessa is great! When talking to her I feel like she understands what I’m saying and helps me think about better ways to handle each situation we have discussed. She also reassures the good choices and lets me know when I’m correct in my thoughts.
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have thoroughly enjoyed having Dr. Williams as my therapist. She listens attentively and challenges me to approach certain life matters in a constructive fashion. The space is always safe, and I appreciate the trust I’ve been able to establish with Dr. Williams through her practice
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Great experience every time. Things seem to improve exponentially after every session.
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
So far amazing
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I felt safe with Vanessa right away. We had several message visits before we had a video call. She didn't pressure me to make a video appointment and that worked well for me not feeling pressured. She is kind, knowledgeable, and firm. She is a good active listener and made suggestions that made sense for my situation and personality, and bc of that I didn't feel overwhelmed but supported and challenged. All good for growth.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s the best she listens and gives the great advice and insight.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Vanessa is an amazing listener and gives me sound advice. She always has uplifting things to say as well as things I don’t want to hear at times, but need to hear. I would recommend her to anyone. Wonderful therapist!
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been having sessions with Vanessa for about 6 months now and I look forward to them weekly. I’m going through lots of transitions in life and she gives the right amount of balance between listening and then offering steps to help solve what I may see as insurmountable problems. It’s good to have an ear to listen and someone who can also help you sort through your thoughts and emotions. She’s the best.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Vanessa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
During our first session, Vanessa was able to quickly assess the situation I described to her and then provided constructive input on how to work through the issue.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Vanessa is delight! She is attentive, and leaves me constantly impressed with her recall from previous conversations. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Vanessa is amazing! She listens and she is very observant.
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Ms Williams is an excellent therapist! She’s helped with my anxiety depression and relationship issues. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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