Therapist profile
Folayan Williams
Skilled listener who teaches practical skills
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- Client-focused support
- Skill building
- Coping with changes
About Folayan
She approaches conversations as a collaboration where the client is the expert on their own life. Folayan uses Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and safety, then brings in tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns that get in the way. She also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need practical strategies for emotion regulation and coping.
Folayan has guided people through grief, trauma and abuse, addiction-related concerns, and career stress across her career. She helps individuals work on boundaries, communication problems, and self-esteem so daily life becomes more manageable. Parents and caregivers can get help with caregiver stress and relationship strain without feeling judged.
Her practice addresses intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue with a mix of listening and concrete skill building. She supports people dealing with isolation, social anxiety, or workplace challenges by helping them set small, achievable goals. Folayan emphasizes strengths and practical next steps rather than labels.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist's availability and the service's session flow.
How client-centered methods and skills work online
Folayan blends Client-Centered Therapy with focused skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, helping build trust and clarity about what matters. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and teaches practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. DBT adds skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Folayan will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and by offering more flexible scheduling. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and options that reduce bandwidth demands, which can help sessions fit into a work break or a tight schedule. Licensed professionals tailor frequency and tools so therapy supports daily life without adding extra complexity.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Folayan help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and addiction-related issues. Other focuses include self-esteem, parenting strain, career problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, with practical tools added from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions typically mix listening with concrete strategies you can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and caregiver stress. That background informs a practical, strengths-based approach.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices with that credential. Sessions and administrative details are handled through the service's scheduling system.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the service during signup.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match concerns and preferences before booking.