Sonja Williams, LCMFT, M Div

I am particularly good at helping clients implement and maintain sustainable change in their lives. Of course, meaningful change is the result of a process that involves a shared commitment from the clients and the clinician. I begin by developing an understanding of where the client is situationally, emotionally, environmentally, relationally, etc. I have found that I work well at the intersections of a client's tangible situation and hisher feelings and expectations about the situation. I work with clients to develop realistic goals, plans, timelines, and milestones related to meeting those goals. I then help clients to implement plans, measure progress and celebrate success. I also help clients recognize the longer term changes that may be needed in order to maintain the improvements once therapy has concluded. Many of these longer term changes tend to involve patterns of thinking; the type, quality, and availability of family and peer support; practical methods to escape challenging situations; etc. In the end, my clients are able to implement and maintain positive change and personal healing that lead to an improved quality of life. Change is a choice. A great therapist helps clients identify and implement the choices that create the lives they want to live given their unique circumstances. Call today and let's get started on the best pathway for your life.

Many times clients reach out to me because they are stuck (emotionally, professionally, in a particular phase of life, or regarding patterns of thinking or behavior that they want to change) -- and more often than not, the clients are justifiably concerned and losing hope. I really enjoy helping people to find appreciable, tangible hope -- hope that is an outgrowth of practical processes and choices that lead to real change. I value the fact that clients that "graduate" are able to sustain the positive improvements over time on their own, are able to serve as examples and inspiration to others in their homes and communities, and can often inspire a measure of hope in others. I simply enjoy being a part of the success stories that therapy allows.