Leslie Williams
About Leslie Williams
Leslie Williams is a psychotherapist with extensive experience in various therapeutic roles, including work with military families. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, utilizing a holistic approach that incorporates multiple therapeutic techniques.
Work at Headway
Leslie Williams has been employed at Headway as a Psychotherapist since 2021. In this role, she provides therapeutic services to clients in the Hampton Roads, Virginia Metropolitan Area. Her work at Headway focuses on utilizing various therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the needs of her clients.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Williams holds multiple degrees in the field of psychology and counseling. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from George Mason University, followed by a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Marymount University. Additionally, she studied Counseling Psychology at Old Dominion University, where she achieved her LPC in 2010. She is also certified as a Clinical Anxiety Specialist and is credentialed as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) through the Center for Credentialing and Education.
Background
Leslie Williams has a diverse professional background in mental health counseling. She worked at Fairfax County Government as a Substance Abuse Counselor from 2001 to 2003 and later as a Student Assistance Program Coordinator/Dual Diagnosis Clinician from 2003 to 2010. She served as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Therapeutic Interventions, Inc. from 2010 to 2017 and as a Practicum and Internship Evaluator at Grand Canyon University from 2017 to 2021. In addition to her role at Headway, she currently works as a Military and Family Life Counselor at Magellan Health.
Achievements
Leslie Williams has provided clinical supervision to Masters level counselors and post-master's pre-licensed counselors since 2014. She incorporates a holistic approach in her therapy practice, utilizing techniques such as Trauma-Informed Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strength-Based Therapies. Her extensive experience includes working with military families as a contractor for the Department of Defense, addressing various clinical difficulties including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and grief.