Risa Williams is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #89984) and online life coach, specializing in anxiety and stress reduction tools, confidence and self esteem, and productivity skills. She is also a wellness writer and book author. Her newest book, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit: 25 Tools to Worry Less, Relax More and Boost Your Self-Esteem will be published in June 2021 (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). She is also the co-author of the book, Cinescopes: What Your Favorite Movies Reveal About You (Quirk Books). She holds a MFA in Dramatic Writing from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and teaches at universities in Los Angeles. Risa's wellness articles have been featured in LA Parent Magazine and Breathe Magazine.
THERAPY & COACHING
Risa specializes in online psychotherapy and online coaching for anxiety and stress reduction, self esteem and confidence issues, time management and goal setting tools. Using Cognitive Behavioral techniques, mindfulness, visualization, and stress reduction tools, she can help you rework your negative thinking patterns into more positive ones. Risa believes that taking mental micro-steps weekly toward your goals can have a big overall impact on your life. She has been featured as a therapist and expert in Voyage LA Magazine, Bustle, Goal Crazy, Hello Giggles, UpJourney, Business Insider, and POPSUGAR. To schedule an appointment or to learn more info, visit her therapy and coaching page.
Risa specializes in online psychotherapy and online coaching for anxiety and stress reduction, self esteem and confidence issues, time management and goal setting tools. Using Cognitive Behavioral techniques, mindfulness, visualization, and stress reduction tools, she can help you rework your negative thinking patterns into more positive ones. Risa believes that taking mental micro-steps weekly toward your goals can have a big overall impact on your life. She has been featured as a therapist and expert in Voyage LA Magazine, Bustle, Goal Crazy, Hello Giggles, UpJourney, Business Insider, and POPSUGAR. To schedule an appointment or to learn more info, visit her therapy and coaching page.
WRITING & MEDIA
Risa is a book author and freelance writer, specializing in wellness, psychology, and pop culture. Her newest book, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit: 25 Tools to Worry Less, Relax More and Boost Your Self-Esteem will be published in June 2021 (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Risa's other book, Cinescopes: What Your Favorite Movies Reveal About You, which was co-written with Ezra Werb, was published by Quirk Books and featured on The Early Show (CBS) and Women's World Magazine. She's also written articles for LA Parent Magazine, Cultural Weekly, and Breathe Magazine. Risa is also the recipient of three national playwriting awards. Check out Risa's media, articles and books.
Risa is a book author and freelance writer, specializing in wellness, psychology, and pop culture. Her newest book, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit: 25 Tools to Worry Less, Relax More and Boost Your Self-Esteem will be published in June 2021 (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). Risa's other book, Cinescopes: What Your Favorite Movies Reveal About You, which was co-written with Ezra Werb, was published by Quirk Books and featured on The Early Show (CBS) and Women's World Magazine. She's also written articles for LA Parent Magazine, Cultural Weekly, and Breathe Magazine. Risa is also the recipient of three national playwriting awards. Check out Risa's media, articles and books.