About Amy J. Williams, LCSW #25133

Licensed Therapist helping people all over California become more resilient.

I offer an integrative, relational approach to helping motivated adults navigate heavy stress, burnout, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma. My work supports you in understanding your story, reconnecting with who you truly are, and moving toward a life that feels grounded and self‑directed.

What it’s like to work with me

  • A Collaborative Partnership: We work side-by-side, combining your lived experience with my clinical expertise to understand what’s happening and why.

  • An Integrative Toolkit: EMDR, CPT, IFS, Schema Therapy, and practical strategies for immediate relief.

  • Visuals & Metaphors: Diagrams, metaphors, and structured exercises to help you clearly see the patterns shaping your life.

  • Zero Pressure, Full Autonomy: Gentle, direct, and respectful. I challenge when helpful and never micromanage. Your pace and agency lead the way.

You are remarkably capable and you don’t have to carry the weight of your story alone. I’m here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-trust. I look forward to working with you!

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Contact me for a free consult and let's make a plan to work together. 

Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s in Behavioral Sciences and Psychology (San Jose State University, 2000)

  • Master’s in Social Work (San Jose State University, 2002)

  • CA BBS: LCSW#25133

  • UC Davis, Life and Work Coaching Certification, 2021

  • EMDR Trained Therapist, 2021

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) Complex Trauma, 2024

  • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (ACEIP) Trained Therapist, Dr. Gibson, 2024

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 Trained Therapist, 2026

Specialties:

  • Client-Centered Therapy

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • EMDR (EMDR Trained Therapist)

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS Trained Therapist)

  • Motivational Interviewing (Certification)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Trauma Focused-CBT (Certified TF-CBT Therapist)

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Amy J. Williams, LCSW #25133