Latifa Williams, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Latifa Williams

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Latifa Williams

Hi there, I'm Latifa! Feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck? Therapy can be a useful tool to help you manage and overcome these issues. My focus Whether you’re navigating relationship concerns, work stress, major life changes, or long‑standing patterns that no longer serve you, you deserve a space that feels warm, supportive, and non-judgmental. My approach I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps adults move through challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I take a compassionate and flexible approach that recognizes your lived experiences, strengths, and the realities of your day‑to‑day life. My communication style My style is warm, engaging, direct when needed, and always collaborative. My journey to mental healthcare As I think about the path that led me to become a therapist, I often consider my younger years. There were times when I felt sad and anxious, and having someone to talk to openly-someone who would listen with understanding and support-would have made a significant difference in my life. My hope is to be that for others. My goals for you I approach goal setting as a collaborative process. We'll work together to identify what's important to you and create clear, meaningful goals that are achievable while also supporting growth and change. We'll discuss progress, challenges, and make adjustments as needed. This will help ensure that therapy is helpful to you. Our first session During our first session, we’ll talk about what has been weighing on you and what you hope to gain from therapy. We’ll explore your story at a pace that feels comfortable and begin identifying goals that matter to you. My aim is for you to leave feeling understood, supported, and hopeful.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New York

Education and training

The State University of New York (SUNY), Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1104392794

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Latifa Williams?

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What practice does Latifa Williams work with?

Latifa Williams works with Rula Health - New York.

What are common reasons for patients to see Latifa Williams?

Latifa Williams frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Latifa Williams on their profile.