• 316 E. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, California 91207 • (424) 285-5706 • risawilliamstherapy@gmail.com •
• Master's in Clinical Psychology (Antioch University) • Master's in Fine Arts (New York University) •
• Master's in Clinical Psychology (Antioch University) • Master's in Fine Arts (New York University) •
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Risa Williams is a clinical marriage and family therapist and award-winning writer and university professor in Los Angeles. She specializes in clinical therapy and life coaching via Skype for anxiety, artistic block and self esteem issues. She utilizes cognitive behavioral techniques, positive psychology, narrative therapy, mindfulness, visualization, and goal-setting in her practice.
WHAT IS ANXIETY? Anxiety comes in many forms. For some, it's feeling out of breath when speaking in front of strangers. For others, it feels like non-stop negative thought patterns that spiral out of control. Whether your anxiety triggers are social, career, parenting, or relationship based, we can work together in sessions on reworking negative thoughts into positive ones. |
WHO DO I WORK WITH?
Many of my clients have tried different types of therapy before and are looking for a more direct goal-oriented approach to mastering their thinking. My clients are a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and careers. As a writer and former performer, I can easily relate to creative clients, and many of my clients are artists, writers, and actors who deal with the anxieties of auditions, submissions, and deadlines. As a mom of two, helping other parents comes naturally to me as I fully understand the daily anxiety that comes with raising kids. As a college professor and counselor, I help many navigate the anxieties of new relationships and new situations. Because of my mixed race identity, I bring an awareness of racial identity issues and anxiety. Some subjects I am currently working on in therapy or life coaching with clients: Raising self-esteem, undoing negative self-talk, overcoming fears, navigating stressful work environments, overcoming social anxiety and navigating new relationships and career changes.
WHAT ARE ANXIETY COACHING SESSIONS (TELETHERAPY)?
Anxiety coaching involves providing clients with exercises and tools they can use to manage their anxiety. Sometimes, when we have anxiety, we get stuck in negative "thought loops". Using a toolkit of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral exercises, positive psychology tools, and mind/body exercises, I help empower clients to take control of their thought loops and redirect their thought patterns to more positive ones. Some subjects I am currently working on with coaching clients: Overcoming fear of speaking in public, overcoming performance anxiety, overcoming social anxiety, managing panic attacks, managing work stress, navigating parenting anxiety, navigating the stress of starting a business, handling exam anxiety, and overcoming creative block. I believe that even the tiniest changes in a positive direction to existing mental patterns can have a big overall impact on your life. I work with clients to take these micro-steps toward positivity in a way that feels easy to maintain. To read some of my tips and exercises for stress reduction, please visit: @risawilliamstherapy.
Anxiety coaching sessions via Skype are a great option for clients who are often in different locations and need a flexible option. Some of my clients call me from their offices, their living rooms, backstage, or on lunch breaks. It frees clients from having to drive to a therapist's office and allows them the freedom to feel comfortable and more relaxed in a setting of their choice. As a trained professional, I am able to pick up on vocal and visual clues to maintain a connection with my clients via Skype or over the phone. If you would like to try a session, I offer free 10 minute consultations via Skype.
DO YOU ALSO OFFER IN-OFFICE THERAPY SESSIONS?
I provide clinical therapy sessions in-office in Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, and Glendale. In DTLA, I am part of Fig Tree Therapy Center and you can call 310-714-3411 to request an appointment with me. For West Los Angeles and Glendale, please email me at: risawilliamstherapy@gmail.com to schedule an in-office appointment.
Many of my clients have tried different types of therapy before and are looking for a more direct goal-oriented approach to mastering their thinking. My clients are a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and careers. As a writer and former performer, I can easily relate to creative clients, and many of my clients are artists, writers, and actors who deal with the anxieties of auditions, submissions, and deadlines. As a mom of two, helping other parents comes naturally to me as I fully understand the daily anxiety that comes with raising kids. As a college professor and counselor, I help many navigate the anxieties of new relationships and new situations. Because of my mixed race identity, I bring an awareness of racial identity issues and anxiety. Some subjects I am currently working on in therapy or life coaching with clients: Raising self-esteem, undoing negative self-talk, overcoming fears, navigating stressful work environments, overcoming social anxiety and navigating new relationships and career changes.
WHAT ARE ANXIETY COACHING SESSIONS (TELETHERAPY)?
Anxiety coaching involves providing clients with exercises and tools they can use to manage their anxiety. Sometimes, when we have anxiety, we get stuck in negative "thought loops". Using a toolkit of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral exercises, positive psychology tools, and mind/body exercises, I help empower clients to take control of their thought loops and redirect their thought patterns to more positive ones. Some subjects I am currently working on with coaching clients: Overcoming fear of speaking in public, overcoming performance anxiety, overcoming social anxiety, managing panic attacks, managing work stress, navigating parenting anxiety, navigating the stress of starting a business, handling exam anxiety, and overcoming creative block. I believe that even the tiniest changes in a positive direction to existing mental patterns can have a big overall impact on your life. I work with clients to take these micro-steps toward positivity in a way that feels easy to maintain. To read some of my tips and exercises for stress reduction, please visit: @risawilliamstherapy.
Anxiety coaching sessions via Skype are a great option for clients who are often in different locations and need a flexible option. Some of my clients call me from their offices, their living rooms, backstage, or on lunch breaks. It frees clients from having to drive to a therapist's office and allows them the freedom to feel comfortable and more relaxed in a setting of their choice. As a trained professional, I am able to pick up on vocal and visual clues to maintain a connection with my clients via Skype or over the phone. If you would like to try a session, I offer free 10 minute consultations via Skype.
DO YOU ALSO OFFER IN-OFFICE THERAPY SESSIONS?
I provide clinical therapy sessions in-office in Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, and Glendale. In DTLA, I am part of Fig Tree Therapy Center and you can call 310-714-3411 to request an appointment with me. For West Los Angeles and Glendale, please email me at: risawilliamstherapy@gmail.com to schedule an in-office appointment.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The cost of an anxiety coaching session is $150 per 50 minute session. I accept payment via Paypal 24 hours before your scheduled session to hold your appointment. You will be sent a weekly reminder email before each appointment.
To schedule a free 10 minute consultation, please email: risawilliamstherapy@gmail.com.
Read Voyage LA Magazine's article about me!
The cost of an anxiety coaching session is $150 per 50 minute session. I accept payment via Paypal 24 hours before your scheduled session to hold your appointment. You will be sent a weekly reminder email before each appointment.
To schedule a free 10 minute consultation, please email: risawilliamstherapy@gmail.com.
Read Voyage LA Magazine's article about me!
“In coaching sessions, Risa helped me figure out what I really want and how to go about getting it in a method that allowed me to grow at my own pace.” - Life Coaching client, Los Angeles
"Since I started coaching sessions with Risa, my anxiety is way down! The tools and exercises she provides help me get through stressful situations now without the anxiety afterward." - Anxiety Coaching client, Los Angeles