Melissa Williams, LCPC, IL | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Williams

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Mood Disorders

Social Therapy

Behavioral Problems

Parenting Counseling

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Relationship Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Williams

Missy Williams is a skilled therapist with extensive experience helping adults navigate the emotional aftermath of relational trauma, and the deep sense of shame that often follows. Her background in child development and years of working with children have given her valuable insight into the challenges parents, and the family system at large, experience. This expertise fuels her passion for parent coaching, where she supports parents in addressing behavioral concerns and social-emotional deficits, guiding them toward building healthier, more connected parent/child relationships. Committed to helping her clients experience transformative growth, Missy brings a direct yet supportive approach to her work. She believes that deepening our connection to the self, others, and the world at large allows us to strengthen our insight, and create meaningful change. Moving beyond just “talk therapy”, Missy’s clients value her experience and expertise as well as her ability to appropriately challenge unhealthy patterns that no longer serve them, promote self compassion, and develop new ways of thinking and relating. Further, Missy’s training has also offered her a background in evidenced-based treatments like CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Missy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Elon University, during which she studied abroad in Denmark where she studied child development and instructional techniques. It was here where her passion for empowering the lives of children was ignited. Inspired by these principles, Missy has extended her practice to speaking engagements and seminars where she speaks on topics related to youth mental health and parent coaching, and offers valuable insights and practical tools for parents, educators, and professionals working with children to promote long term emotional well-being and development. Missy earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling at Northwestern University.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Melissa Williams, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients

West Loop In Person

1142 W Madison, Ste 302, Chicago, IL 60607

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Education and background

Practice names

Pure Health Center

Education and training

Northwestern University, Master's in Counseling
Elon University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1790375491

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Williams?

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Is Melissa Williams accepting new patients?

Melissa Williams generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Melissa Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Melissa Williams work with?

Melissa Williams works with Pure Health Center.

Where is Melissa Williams's office located?

Melissa Williams has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Melissa Williams's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Williams?

Melissa Williams frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Williams on their profile.