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Curtis Williams

Calm, practical counseling for life changes

LPC Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English

About Curtis

Curtis Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. He writes in a direct, approachable way and focuses on practical steps that people can use right away.

Background and approach

Curtis aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. He has five years of clinical experience across outpatient substance abuse clinics, inpatient hospitals, and independent practice.

That variety gives him experience with grief, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, and addiction recovery. He also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, career transitions, and midlife questions.

In sessions he keeps the tone warm and interactive. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, narrative ideas, and family systems thinking to match a person's needs.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for people who want to address traumatic memories. Curtis pays attention to how family history affects present struggles but will also prioritize quick, practical tools when that is what a person needs.

He works collaboratively to set clear goals and simple homework between meetings when helpful. Sessions are structured but flexible to fit each person's pace.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Curtis communicates in English and practices within Texas as an LPC.

If someone prefers a subscription model for regular check-ins, he uses that format and helps people get started with scheduling and planning.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Curtis often uses the Gottman Method ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships and to practice new ways of communicating and rebuilding connection. Gottman-informed work focuses on concrete skills for talking, listening, and repairing conflict.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also a core approach he uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is useful for concerns like stress, sleep problems, and low mood. He also employs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, when people want focused work on traumatic memories and the emotional reactions tied to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Curtis will work together with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and comfort level. He adjusts techniques based on progress and prefers clear, mutual decision making about next steps.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different life demands. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support frequent, brief exchanges and on-the-go coaching between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, and other busy schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Curtis commonly address?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, parenting strain, grief, trauma and related concerns.
What is his general approach in therapy?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, narrative work, family systems ideas, and Gottman-informed perspectives when relationship issues arise.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Curtis has five years of counseling experience across outpatient substance abuse clinics, inpatient hospitals, and independent practice settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices within that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English