Beth Williams, LCSW
Experienced Illinois LCSW for life transitions
- Client-centered care
- 20 years experience
- Video phone chat text
About Beth Williams
Beth Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 20 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. Her work is rooted in a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, attentive listening, and collaboration to understand each person's unique situation and strengths.
She helps clients address relationship dynamics, workplace stress, questions of personal identity, and broader emotional wellness. Beth specializes in guiding people through difficult transitions and in treating anxiety and depression, while also helping clients build clearer communication and practical coping skills. Her goal is to empower individuals to cultivate self-love, confront social barriers, and rediscover a sense of purpose.
With experience across areas such as women's issues, young adult challenges, trauma recovery, and family dynamics, she creates a supportive space where people can explore their experiences, work through past wounds, and strengthen resilience. Beth combines genuine understanding with practical strategies tailored to each person's needs, aiming to walk alongside clients as they pursue meaningful change and greater emotional balance.
She helps clients address relationship dynamics, workplace stress, questions of personal identity, and broader emotional wellness. Beth specializes in guiding people through difficult transitions and in treating anxiety and depression, while also helping clients build clearer communication and practical coping skills. Her goal is to empower individuals to cultivate self-love, confront social barriers, and rediscover a sense of purpose.
With experience across areas such as women's issues, young adult challenges, trauma recovery, and family dynamics, she creates a supportive space where people can explore their experiences, work through past wounds, and strengthen resilience. Beth combines genuine understanding with practical strategies tailored to each person's needs, aiming to walk alongside clients as they pursue meaningful change and greater emotional balance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Beth Williams have?
Beth Williams has 20 years of professional experience providing therapeutic support.
Is Beth Williams a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details include IL LCSW 149027334 and FL LCSW SW11614.
In which languages does Beth Williams provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Beth Williams located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Beth Williams as my therapist?
You can work with Beth Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Beth Williams work with international clients?
Beth Williams does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Beth Williams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Beth Williams integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and meeting each person where they are, which supports exploration of identity, relationships, and life transitions. CBT offers practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Beth works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the therapy remains relevant and effective for each person.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and access support in ways that match individual schedules and comfort levels, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.