Ta Nisha Williams, LCSW

Life is utterly exhausting …. full stop! In turn, we are typically left asking ourselves, “How the ***k did I get here?” This is where I come in. Often, our actions—whether they serve us well or were developed out of necessity/survival—can feel confusing when we lose sight of their origins. My role is to support you in reconnecting these behaviors to the history they stem from, so you can better understand yourself. Or, if you are well aware of how the dots of your story connect, our work will center around getting you out of those destructive cycles and moving in the direction where you start creating the life you have often envisioned for yourself; the life you deserve. 

I will be the first to tell you that I don’t know everything, and I certainly wouldn’t dare to undermine your lived experiences by pretending that I know your story better than you. I can, however, offer you the version of me that will listen to you from a place of curiosity and genuine compassion. The curiosity piece is where I shine the most. I love to learn new ways to support my clients. So, while I may not automatically have insight into the whys or hows of your experience, I often can find some book, research paper, or TikTok video that can shed some light on your experiences and best practices for getting you relief.

Above all else, I know what it’s like to want better for yourself and at the same time, feel stuck in this cycle that feels like you’re powerless to do anything different. It’s shitty, lonely, and absolutely miserable. But more importantly, I know what it’s like to finally say enough is enough and make the uncomfortable decisions to create the life I want for myself instead of the one that was given to me without my permission or input. It is by no means easy, and 100% not a straight line to prosperity, but it’s possible with the right support system. I would be honored to be a part of your team!

 I work with all ages, but I specialize in supporting young adults and millennials who have the desire to break away from people-pleasing, are navigating grief and loss, experience emotional disconnection, struggle with self-esteem/identity, and experience race-based trauma or microaggressions with regularity. In our sessions, we'll draw on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, motivational interviewing, and emotion-focused therapy to provide you with the best possible support on your journey. 

Masters in Social Work for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of North Carolina

 I currently have availability for insurance and private pay clients. I am seeing patients via telehealth (NC).

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