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Karina Williams

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS (she, her)

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Welcome, glad you're here! Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. Creating a trusting environment for you is paramount. I am passionate about helping people feel safe, validated, and heard. This is a collaborative experience in which I invite you to explore and examine relational dynamics and communication, develop insights into your beliefs and behaviors, understand how the nervous system impacts health and well-being, and increase emotional regulation and self-compassion. I want to help you feel empowered and live your most satisfying life.
Since therapy is a unique, interactive process, my style is client-centered and relational. I use therapeutic approaches informed by current research in neuroscience and trauma, such as Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Relational Life Therapy, and Compassionate Inquiry, and I offer insight-oriented perspectives and psychoeducation.
We all have a story to tell and I am here to listen. I am the "empathic witness" helping you make sense of your felt experiences, reclaim your vibrancy, and reconnect with your true Self. Let's notice, honor, and “welcome all of your parts” with compassionate curiosity. Together, we look at the past to inform the present and work towards a brighter future.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Focus3 Wellness, LLC

Columbia, SC 29206

(201) 689-5586
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All sessions are virtual using Telehealth, a secure HIPAA-compliant video portal.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (201) 689-5586
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Focus3 Wellness, LLC

Columbia, SC 29206

(201) 689-5586
My website
All sessions are virtual using Telehealth, a secure HIPAA-compliant video portal.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Payment Methods

Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am a private-pay, out-of-network provider. While I don't accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits, which means they will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. I have partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process automatically for you.
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Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586
"
I am a private-pay, out-of-network provider. While I don't accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits, which means they will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. I have partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network process automatically for you.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Carolina / 12481 Karina Williams
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
  • Attended New York University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 1998
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: New York State 070431 / 1999
  • License: North Carolina CO17906 / 2024
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I have over 20 years of experience helping adults with their mental health. I am licensed in NY, NJ, NC, and SC, and am a Level 1 IFS (Internal Family Systems) and RLT (Relational Life) therapist. I have a formal dance background and completed the ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist program.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586
"
I have over 20 years of experience helping adults with their mental health. I am licensed in NY, NJ, NC, and SC, and am a Level 1 IFS (Internal Family Systems) and RLT (Relational Life) therapist. I have a formal dance background and completed the ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist program.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
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I help people who are struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, and relational wounds/trauma from their past and current relationships. Therapy teaches that the only thing you can control is yourself. In IFS terms, we call that the U-turn. So, let's focus on YOU gaining emotional regulation, vitality, and feeling empowered.
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Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586
"
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, and relational wounds/trauma from their past and current relationships. Therapy teaches that the only thing you can control is yourself. In IFS terms, we call that the U-turn. So, let's focus on YOU gaining emotional regulation, vitality, and feeling empowered.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

conversational Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

conversational Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Emotional Freedom Technique aka Tapping
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Relational Life Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I primarily use IFS (Internal Family Systems), Compassionate Inquiry, Relational Life Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory to support and collaborate with you and offer guidance as you find your way toward the emotional places that have been protected for a long time. We do this at the "pace of trust" as we welcome all of your different parts to the conversation and the healing process.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586
"
I primarily use IFS (Internal Family Systems), Compassionate Inquiry, Relational Life Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory to support and collaborate with you and offer guidance as you find your way toward the emotional places that have been protected for a long time. We do this at the "pace of trust" as we welcome all of your different parts to the conversation and the healing process.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 689-5586

Location

Primary Location

Focus3 Wellness, LLC

Columbia, SC 29206

(201) 689-5586
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All sessions are virtual using Telehealth, a secure HIPAA-compliant video portal.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call for a free consultation now - (201) 689-5586
"
All sessions are virtual using Telehealth, a secure HIPAA-compliant video portal.
Photo of Karina Williams, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Karina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, FNS
Call for a free consultation now - (201) 689-5586