LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Katrina Williams
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapist, Couples Counselor & Maternal Mental Health Practitioner
Pronouns: She/Her
Licensure: LPC
Location: Telehealth in Virginia
Languages: English
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Sliding Scale: Available
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Medicaid, NHP, Tufts, United Student Health Resources, UHC
About Katrina
I was brought to clinical work because I derive joy from celebrating others and helping them accomplish the goals they didn’t think were possible. I believe in holding space for discomfort, and in the idea that we are not just the things that happen to us, but who we choose to become in spite of them. For me, healing begins where judgment ends and hope returns — a place where you no longer have to carry life’s burdens alone.
What I love most about my work is being able to educate and support my clients through their healing journey. Outside of session, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, staying active, and being a plant mama.
Specialties
Anxiety
BIPOC cultural issues
Relationships
Religious Trauma
Couples Therapy
Maternal Mental Health
Areas of Focus
BIPOC
LGBTQ
Coach
Couples Therapy & Premarital Counseling
Perinatal Mental Health
Coping Skills
Communication Skills
Parenting
Self-Esteem
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Relational Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Mindfulness
Solution-Focused Therapy
Couples
Lived Experience
and Perspective
LGBTQ
BIPOC
African American
Latinx
Why I Do This Work
Healing begins where judgment ends, hope returns, and you no longer have to carry life's burdens alone.
- Katrina Williams 
My Approach in Practice
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based interventions, and trauma-informed care to help clients build practical skills and lasting change. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop greater self-awareness. Together, we'll work toward meaningful growth, resilience, and a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
What Clients Often Come to Me For
People often reach out when life feels heavy, layered, or difficult to put into words.
Navigating identity and life transitions
Exploring who they are amid family, cultural, or societal expectations.
Healing from religious or spiritual trauma
Untangling harmful teachings from their own values and beliefs.
Working through parenting and family conflict
Including parent anxiety, maternal mental health, and perinatal mental health.
Building or strengthening relationships
Through couples counseling, premarital counseling, and work on communication and attachment.
Processing grief, burnout, or depression
Looking to rebuild self-esteem and a sense of stability.
I provide a judgment-free environment with space for humor, opportunities to grow, and the freedom to be human without the pressure of society. I like to make therapy as easy as possible, to not feel like a chore, but to also provide relief and healing.
