Therapy is a collaborative process where you work with a licensed mental health professional to better understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to process life experiences, build coping skills, and create meaningful change. At Erin Williams Counseling, therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you understand yourself and move forward with clarity and intention.

Therapy works through consistent, intentional conversations focused on insight, emotional regulation, and behavior change. Sessions are guided by your goals and may include talking through experiences, learning practical tools, identifying patterns, and exploring how past experiences impact present-day life. Progress happens over time as trust builds and new perspectives take shape.

Your first session is about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, your goals, relevant history, and what you hope will be different in your life. There is no pressure to share everything at once. This session helps ensure that therapy feels like a good fit and sets the foundation for future work.

Therapy can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, stress, life transitions, ADHD, autism (Level 1 and 2), emotional regulation, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Many people also come to therapy for personal growth, improved communication, or deeper self-understanding—not just during times of crisis.

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Some clients notice shifts within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work. Progress depends on your goals, consistency, and the complexity of what you’re working through. The goal is not speed—it’s meaningful, sustainable change.

Most clients attend therapy weekly or every other week, especially at the beginning. Frequency may change over time based on your needs, goals, and progress. This is something you and your therapist will decide together.

Yes. Therapy is confidential and protected by law, with a few specific exceptions related to safety (such as imminent harm to yourself or others). Your privacy is taken seriously, and we will review confidentiality and its limits during your first session.

No. Therapy is not reserved for crisis situations. Many people seek therapy to improve relationships, understand patterns, manage stress, or gain clarity during transitions. If something in your life feels heavy, confusing, or unresolved, that’s reason enough to seek support.

That’s completely okay. Your therapist will help guide the conversation and ask thoughtful questions. Therapy is a space where you don’t need to have all the answers—or even the words—right away.