Malinda Williams, LPC
LPC offering compassionate, practical therapy
- Trauma and relationship support
- Family and parenting help
- Licensed Professional Counselor
About Malinda Williams
Malinda Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience who focuses on listening without judgment and offering steady support. She aims to help people develop the skills and strategies they need to move forward, working alongside clients to identify goals and practical steps toward them. Malinda has experience addressing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting difficulties, career stress, PTSD, ADHD, and issues affecting active duty military members and veterans.
Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with elements of dyadic developmental psychotherapy, guided by acceptance and empathy. That combination allows her to address patterns of thought and behavior while also attending to attachment and relational dynamics. Malinda emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her interactions, tailoring care to each person’s unique needs and life circumstances. She strives to create an authentic, relatable therapeutic experience and to provide clients with practical tools they can use between sessions.
As an LPC, Malinda holds a professional counseling license that reflects specialized training and state approval to provide mental health services. Her practice centers on helping clients build resilience, navigate life transitions, and find clearer paths through stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with elements of dyadic developmental psychotherapy, guided by acceptance and empathy. That combination allows her to address patterns of thought and behavior while also attending to attachment and relational dynamics. Malinda emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her interactions, tailoring care to each person’s unique needs and life circumstances. She strives to create an authentic, relatable therapeutic experience and to provide clients with practical tools they can use between sessions.
As an LPC, Malinda holds a professional counseling license that reflects specialized training and state approval to provide mental health services. Her practice centers on helping clients build resilience, navigate life transitions, and find clearer paths through stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Malinda Williams have?
Malinda Williams has 6 years of experience.
Is Malinda Williams a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MO LPC 2016007571.
In which languages does Malinda Williams provide therapy?
Malinda Williams provides therapy in English.
Where is Malinda Williams located?
Missouri.
How can I work with Malinda Williams as my therapist?
You can work with Malinda Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Malinda Williams work with international clients?
Malinda Williams does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Malinda 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 for Online Care and Connection
Malinda Williams draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior - this approach can help people repair trust, improve closeness, and understand patterns in intimate connections. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s experience and fosters a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool in her practice - CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Malinda works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she may blend methods so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. Clients and therapists decide together what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across life changes. For many people, connecting with licensed professionals through these options increases accessibility and helps sustain steady progress toward their goals.