Alison Williams, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Alison (Ali) Williams

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 12 days ago
10 years in practice

I focus my work on women and gender non conforming people of color, with an emphasis on grief and loss and creating a safe space for processing.

Loss can feel overwhelming and make it hard to get through the day without tears. Or maybe you find yourself numb and unable to feel anything at all. Grief can bring a wide range of emotions that feel difficult to process and navigate alone. Grief therapy can be a helpful space to process all you are feeling and discover your own personal way of honoring your loss. Sometimes grief feels complicated when part of you feels angry about the loss and another part of you feels sad. My approach creates space for all parts and feelings of your experience to belong and matter. I want you to know you are not alone and relief is possible. As a mixed race black therapist, navigating complexity has been a lifelong process. I am passionate about helping others with their own processes of self understanding and facing life's complexities. I am trained in IFS therapy which is particularly helpful with grief, because it approaches therapy with the belief that many feelings can exist at once. This approach allows space for each part of your experience to be heard and respected. My approach also helps you heal the root of your pain and go beyond just coping. I believe your loss deserves to be honored. I look forward to the possibility of working with you. Schedule a free consultation by sending me a message or visiting my website.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
African American/BlackMultiracialWhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thu
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Personal Growth
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Identity
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • People of color
  • People seeking asylum
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$90 — $165per session

  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

Credentials

Licenses

  • LICSW

    LW61267783, Washington

Certificates

  • IFS Level 1 Trained

    IFS Institute

Education

  • California State University, East Bay

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2016