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Kaniecia L. Williams, LMFT

LMFT specializing in trauma and family care
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Family and parenting
  • CBT and DBT informed

About Kaniecia L. Williams

Kaniecia L. Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy and has spent much of her career supporting people through crises, trauma, and complex family dynamics. Her background includes work as a Therapeutic Behavioral Services clinician providing case management and parenting strategies, and she currently supervises clinical staff who deliver therapeutic services to children, teens, and young adults up to age 21.

She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, parenting and blended family challenges, attachment and adoption issues, ADHD, grief, eating and body image struggles, and relationship or communication problems. Her practice emphasizes crisis stabilization, safety planning, building healthy coping skills, and strengthening natural supports to help clients navigate life transitions and intense emotional experiences.

Kaniecia s counseling style is warm, authentic, and collaborative, rooted in a trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. She integrates client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and other approaches as needed, and often incorporates creativity, art, and play to tailor treatment to each person s needs and goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kaniecia L. Williams have?

Kaniecia L. Williams has 15 years of experience.

Is Kaniecia L. Williams a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are CA LMFT 94323.

In which languages does Kaniecia L. Williams provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kaniecia L. Williams located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Kaniecia L. Williams as my therapist?

You can work with Kaniecia L. Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kaniecia L. Williams work with international clients?

Kaniecia L. Williams does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kaniecia L. Williams cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions



Kaniecia L. Williams draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person s own insights and goals lead the process - this approach is helpful for improving self-esteem, exploring identity, and strengthening relational skills. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. DBT offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kaniecia will collaborate with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together with the client determine which methods fit best and evolve the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and can make ongoing support more accessible. Licensed professionals can adapt these modalities to provide structured therapy, skills practice, and regular check-ins that fit varied lifestyles and care needs.

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