Counselor
Jessica Williams, LMHC
She/Her
Do you struggle in your personal relationships?
Find it difficult to speak up for yourself, avoid conflict or get overwhelmed during conflict?
I work with many clients like you, and know that we all need support when navigating tough issues, complicated feelings, or life circumstances. Whatever you’re experiencing, I would love to help you through these challenges!
By listening carefully to what brings you in and what you hope to achieve in therapy, I foster a collaborative relationship with you. We’ll identify and solve existing problems, increase your communication tools, and develop practical coping skills. We will work towards connecting with you with yourself and others in healthy, authentic, and meaningful ways. Together we will help you to heal, grow, and thrive.
There is no one else quite like you, and you deserve to experience freedom and authenticity in all aspects of your life.
If this resonates with you, I encourage you to set up your first appointment. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Jessica’s background and credentials:
Originally from the Tampa area, Jessica moved to Gainesville in 2006 to attend the University of Florida. She completed her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, started her career, and happily made Gainesville her home.
Over the past decade, Jessica has dedicated herself to serving survivors of intimate partner violence and their children at Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network. She’s been involved in advocacy, education, counseling, and program leadership. In addition to Peaceful Paths, provided counseling to at-risk adolescents at PACE Center for Girls, and learned she loves working with teenagers. Contributing to her diverse experience, she worked at the University of Florida’s Neuropsychology Clinic, focusing on individuals navigating memory and movement disorders.
Jessica is dedicated to her professional growth with a strong interest in trauma recovery. Currently pursuing training in Internal Family Systems, she has also trained in EMDR. She works with couples and is a Gottman Level 1 Certified Couple’s Therapist. Outside work, Jessica enjoys time with her friends and family, escapes to the mountains, reading on her front porch, and experimenting in the kitchen.
