Margot Williams , LISW

Margot Williams, LISW, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, family separation related to foster care and adoption, depression, and anxiety. She approaches therapy with compassion and collaboration, recognizing that beginning with a new therapist can feel challenging and that a trusting working relationship is essential to progress.

She partners with clients to craft goals tailored to their circumstances, drawing on client strengths and solution-focused interventions to move toward practical change. Margot emphasizes culturally sensitive care by asking questions, avoiding assumptions, and listening closely so that treatment aligns with each person’s values and beliefs. She also offers availability on Thursdays to meet client needs.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Margot often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by focusing on behavior that aligns with personal goals.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, an approach that explores patterns in relationships born from early bonds and family history. This work can help with intimacy-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and issues connected to adoption or foster care.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Margot works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as treatment progresses.

Online therapy with licensed professionals can offer greater flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.