Risa Williams is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and online life coach, specializing in anxiety and stress reduction, as well as an award-winning writer and university professor in Los Angeles. 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. Her stage plays have been produced at The Kennedy Center (DC) and The Old Globe Theatre (CA) receiving three national writing awards. She is the co-author of the book, Cinescopes: What Your Favorite Movies Reveal About You, which was published by Quirk Books. Risa also studied ballet at The School of American Ballet (NYC) and she has acted off-Broadway.
THERAPY & COACHING
Risa specializes in psychotherapy and online coaching for anxiety and stress reduction, self esteem issues, time management and goal setting techniques. Using Cognitive Behavioral theory, mindfulness, visualization, stress reduction exercises, Positive Psychology and Narrative Therapy tools, she can help you rework your negative thinking patterns into more positive ones. She believes that taking mental micro-steps weekly toward your goals can have a big overall impact on your life. She leads anxiety and stress reduction workshops in Los Angeles. Risa has been featured as a therapist and life coach in Voyage LA Magazine, Bustle, Goal Crazy, Hello Giggles and Breathe Magazine. To schedule an appointment or to learn more info, visit her therapy and coaching page.
Risa specializes in psychotherapy and online coaching for anxiety and stress reduction, self esteem issues, time management and goal setting techniques. Using Cognitive Behavioral theory, mindfulness, visualization, stress reduction exercises, Positive Psychology and Narrative Therapy tools, she can help you rework your negative thinking patterns into more positive ones. She believes that taking mental micro-steps weekly toward your goals can have a big overall impact on your life. She leads anxiety and stress reduction workshops in Los Angeles. Risa has been featured as a therapist and life coach in Voyage LA Magazine, Bustle, Goal Crazy, Hello Giggles and Breathe Magazine. 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 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. Her plays have won three national awards, including the California Young Playwright Award. Check out Risa's media, articles and books.
Risa is a book author and freelance writer, specializing in wellness, psychology, and pop culture. Her 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. Her plays have won three national awards, including the California Young Playwright Award. Check out Risa's media, articles and books.