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Jira Williams, LPC

Licensed counselor for young adults and families
  • Trauma informed care
  • Culturally affirming practice
  • Evidence based strategies

About Jira Williams

Jira Williams is a licensed counselor practicing in Louisiana who focuses on guiding individuals through complex emotional challenges. With a particular emphasis on young adults, she supports people navigating depression, anxiety, social isolation, and questions of personal identity, using an approach that centers empowerment and meaningful growth.

She provides culturally responsive, affirming care for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, and integrates evidence-based methods to help clients build resilience and clearer self-understanding. Jira draws on proven therapeutic techniques to create practical strategies for everyday living while honoring each person’s background and lived experience.

Her work includes trauma recovery, addressing family dynamics, and stress management, along with support for people with neurodevelopmental differences. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines clinical training with a commitment to meeting clients where they are, acknowledging strengths, and collaborating on pathways toward improved wellbeing.

Jira offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for exploring life transitions, relationship concerns, and internal conflicts, and she emphasizes partnership and respect as central elements of the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCoping with natural or human-caused disasterIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jira Williams have?

Jira Williams has 6 years of clinical experience.

Is Jira Williams a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are LA LPC 7965.

In which languages does Jira Williams provide therapy?

Jira Williams provides therapy in English.

Where is Jira Williams located?

Jira Williams is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Jira Williams as my therapist?

You can work with Jira Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jira Williams work with international clients?

Yes, Jira Williams works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jira 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

Jira Williams uses several evidence-informed therapies tailored to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to support people managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-directed behaviors. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and developing coping strategies that reduce the ongoing impact of past harm while promoting recovery and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jira collaborates with clients to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses and emphasizes shared decision-making so the plan evolves with the client's needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support, flexible scheduling, and different ways to communicate so clients can choose what feels most comfortable and practical for them.

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