About Shaterrika
Shaterrika Williams is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 16 years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, family matters, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She aims to help people take practical steps toward feeling more confident and balanced.
Shaterrika believes people know their own stories and brings a supportive approach that highlights individual strengths. Sessions are meant to be practical and collaborative, with attention to what a person can try between meetings.
How Shaterrika works
She encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time. Her work also covers chronic pain and illness, codependency, fertility and pregnancy concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural matters, and self-harm. She listens for how these issues affect day-to-day life and helps people find coping strategies that fit their routines.
Shaterrika uses Client-Centered ideas to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Together these methods guide practical problem solving and skill building.
People who want straight talk and concrete tools tend to do well with her approach. She supports clients as they try new behaviors and notice what changes. Her goal is to help people feel more capable and make lasting adjustments that match their priorities.
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What Shaterrika works with
The areas below are the ones Shaterrika selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Louisiana |
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Approaches and online therapy options
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and highlights personal strengths to help people gain clarity and confidence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors that can improve mood and functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers hands-on skills for handling intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It includes strategies for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and better interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they monitor what helps and adjust the plan over time.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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