Margot Williams , LISW

Margot Williams is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem struggles, and challenges tied to parenting and relationships. Her work also includes support around LGBT concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.

She favors a collaborative, straightforward style. Sessions focus on setting clear, manageable goals based on each person's needs. Margot emphasizes strengths and practical steps so people can make small changes that add up over time.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance-based strategies to build willingness around difficult feelings. Mindfulness practices and client-centered listening are woven into sessions to foster calm and clarity.

Margot has long experience with family separation, adoption and foster care, and attachment-related concerns. She also works with people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, and family of origin wounds. Many clients come for help with anger, career transitions, isolation, or forgiveness work.

She pays close attention to culture and values in each session. Margot asks questions, avoids assumptions, and adapts recommendations to fit a person's beliefs and life. People who prefer a practical, compassionate therapist often find her approach direct and caring.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It supports moving toward what matters, even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience by listening without judgment and following the client's pace and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process allows methods to be mixed and adjusted over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need quick check-ins, or want flexible ways to stay connected between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.