Last edited 06/20/2026
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She / Her / HersWomanBlack/African AmericanBIPOC
Get To Know Me
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
Every service I offer is grounded in the same core understanding: the people who work in service-oriented professions are not generic therapy clients. You carry occupational trauma, a professional identity and a particular kind of exhaustion that most clinicians have not been trained to address.
This practice has. And it is the starting point for everything we do together.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Most therapy wasn’t built for those who have spent careers inside systems that normalize suffering, demand emotional containment and quietly penalize asking for help. This practice is different because we start from shared fluency. You won’t spend sessions explaining what vicarious trauma feels like or why the system is broken; that’s already understood. The work is direct, honest and built around what you are actually carrying. And the goal isn’t maintenance or coping strategies for a life that slowly diminishes you; it’s genuine return. To yourself, to your wholeness, to a life that doesn’t require you to disappear inside your own competence. This practice exists specifically, intentionally, for that.
What is your style/approach to therapy?
The people who I work with are not arriving as blank slates. They arrive as trained professionals, as people who have spent careers inside systems that demand everything. They arrive having already tried to manage it on their own and having done so, for a very long time.
The approach here begins from that reality. Not from a protocol designed for a general population. Not from an assumption that you need to be educated about what you’re experiencing. You already know what you’re experiencing. What you need is a space rigorous enough to actually work with it.
That is what this practice is built to provide.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Work StressMedical Professionals' Mental HealthPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)TraumaBurnout
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyCareersWork StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAcademic challengesAbuse/Survivors of abuseAnger managementCaregiver stress & supportCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesIdentity developmentMedical Professionals' Mental HealthPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Sexual health & dysfunctionStressTraumaBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Art TherapyCognitive Processing TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyExperiential TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyNarrative TherapyDiscernment CounselingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyExistential TherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapyPsychodynamic TherapyRelational Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureNew York, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 009806Connecticut, Licensed Professional Counselor, 007945
Training/CertificationsEMDR Therapy Basic TrainingTrauma Informed CareTransforming the "Living Legacy" of TraumaMotivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Screening and Interventions for Individuals with Substance Use IssuesPerson Centered Planning in Behavioral HealthProviding Treatment to Individuals Diagnosed with Personality DisordersCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic PsychotherapySolution-Focused Treatment
Education
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Master of Arts, Forensic Mental Health Counseling, 2017 — Within the program, students develop skills in interviewing, assessment and counseling, based upon established theories, principles and research in human development, personality, psychopathology, and counseling. Students are uniquely prepared to work towards licensure as counselors in settings including but not limited to victim services, correctional facilities, juvenile detention centers, probation and parole agencies, and social service agencies. The program places a strong emphasis on intersections among race, class, gender, ethnicity and sexuality with an aim towards developing multicultural awareness. The program requires clinical fieldwork and offers research opportunities for those students interested in pursuing doctoral education.
This information can be found on John Jay's website: https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ma-forensic-mental-health-counseling
Work HistoryHello! I'm Venishka Williams, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut.
My work has always been guided by a deep curiosity about people and the experiences that shape them. Over the years, that curiosity led me into some of the most complex areas of mental health care, including forensic settings, psychiatric services, substance use treatment and community-based programs. Working across these environments gave me firsthand insight into the impact of trauma, chronic stress, systemic barriers and the ways people adapt to survive difficult circumstances.
As my career evolved, I found myself working closely with people whose professional roles require them to consistently care for others...mental health professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, military personnel, attorneys and other helping professionals. Again and again, I saw the same pattern: highly capable individuals carrying significant emotional burdens with few places where they could focus on their own wellbeing.
Those experiences shaped the foundation of my practice today. I specialize in supporting service professionals who work in demanding, high-responsibility, high stress occupations and understand the unique pressures that come with being the person others depend on. My approach is trauma-informed, direct, compassionate and grounded in a genuine understanding of what it costs to care for others day after day.
Whether you're navigating burnout, trauma, anxiety, life transitions or simply feeling the weight of carrying so much for so long, therapy can be a space where your needs finally take center stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Venishka Williams, LMHC, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Venishka Williams accepting new clients?
Yes, Venishka Williams is accepting new clients for online therapy in New York and Connecticut.
Does Venishka Williams accept insurance?
No, Venishka Williams does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Venishka Williams offer?
Venishka Williams offers therapy for individuals.
Does Venishka Williams offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in New York and Connecticut can book Venishka Williams for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Venishka Williams offer online therapy?
Yes, Venishka Williams offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in New York and Connecticut.
How quickly can I see Venishka Williams?
Venishka Williams typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Venishka Williams speak?
Venishka Williams conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Venishka Williams online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Venishka Williams online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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