Erika Williams-Walker , LPC

Erika Williams-Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University, training that informs her work with individuals and families facing complex life challenges.

Much of her clinical experience has involved supporting women who have navigated addiction, homelessness, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, codependency, and childhood sexual and emotional trauma. She has provided care across local government, nonprofit, and hospital settings, bringing a breadth of perspectives to her therapeutic work.

Her therapeutic manner is welcoming, honest, and concerned, and she places importance on making clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches while adapting techniques to meet each person’s unique needs. As a mental health advocate who believes there is no health without mental health, she encourages and supports those ready to begin a personal journey toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Erika uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and focus of sessions; this approach helps people feel heard and can be especially useful for issues related to relationships, grief, and self esteem.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. CBT emphasizes structured strategies and measurable progress.

Trauma-focused therapy is part of her work with clients who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events, offering approaches tailored to process traumatic memories and reduce ongoing symptoms while respecting each person’s readiness.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Erika works with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Erika is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling, maintaining continuity through life changes, and accessing support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these modalities to deliver effective, client-focused care.