Shaterrika Williams, LPC

Shaterrika Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship challenges, family concerns, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes. She frames clients as experts in their own stories and works alongside them to build on existing strengths.

Shaterrika emphasizes straightforward support and practical steps. Sessions are aimed at helping people regain confidence, sort through family problems, and find ways to cope when life shifts unexpectedly. She encourages small, sustainable changes that fit into everyday life.

Her approach centers on listening first and adapting methods to each person. She brings together client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. The focus is on clear skills and real-world strategies rather than labels or long theoretical talks.

Shaterrika also attends to concerns tied to chronic pain or illness, fertility matters, multicultural stressors, military-related issues, and pregnancy and childbirth. She can help people who struggle with codependency or who experience self-harm urges by creating step-by-step plans and safety-focused conversations.

People considering beginning work with her are invited to reflect on what they most want to change. She supports goal-setting and steady progress, while respecting each person's pace and preferences.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-centered therapy is built on listening and respect. The therapist follows each person’s lead, helping them name goals and choose what matters most. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm space to sort through feelings and decide on next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on connecting thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking patterns and improve coping. CBT can help with low self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, and adjusting to life changes.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches methods for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be applied in everyday moments.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk about options, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients are involved in setting goals and choosing techniques that fit their life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and use tools like worksheets or skill practices between meetings. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable in daily life rather than on any single delivery method.