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Chandra Williams(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Washington DCKentuckyNorth Carolina
Addiction-Anger management- Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues- Trauma-

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Professional statement

Chandra Williams is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in Charlotte, NC. Chandra also has licenses in the District of Columbia, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Vermont. Chandra is a Licensed Addictions Counselor in South Carolina. Chandra is also a National Certified Counselor and Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor. Chandra currently provides therapy in private practice either virtually or in person to adults, families, and children.

Chandra often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. However, Chandra utilizes an integrative approach to meet her clients where their needs are. Chandra assists clients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, and anger management. Chandra helps clients to work towards targeted change while understanding the emotional and physical responses to their stressors.

In your first session with Chandra, you will explore what brought you to therapy and decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, Chandra assists you by looking at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. During treatment, Chandra will help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better. Chandra creates an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Chandra received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. Chandra has previously held positions in the mental health and social work fields ranging from a case manager to Program Director of a methadone clinic in Louisville, Kentucky. This enables her to collaborate with clients who are facing various mental health and substance use issues. Outside of private practice, Chandra likes to be active with her sorority, working out, and reading.


Message to clients

I'm so happy that you reached out for help. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I believe that you are the expert in your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the challenges you face. I am here to support you in this process. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Several clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Intellectual Hearts LLC, Mental Health Therapist/Owner
Atrium Behavioral Health Charlotte, Inpatient Psychotherapist
U of L Health Peace Hospital, Inpatient Psychotherapist
Crossroads Treatment Centers, Program Director
Keystone Substance Abuse Services, Program Coordinator/Licensed Addictions Counselor
New Hope Carolinas, Residential Manager

Webster University, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, 2010
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Bachelor of Social Work, 1999
Monroe Community College, Associate in Liberal Arts/Certificate in Human Services, 1998

Licensure

Washington DC: PRC200001650 - Kentucky: 270693 - North Carolina: 17200 - Vermont: 068.0135166TELE - South Carolina: 9378

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Georgetown University Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Howard University Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $150
  • Initial session:$200 (90min)
  • Couples sessions:$225 (60min)
  • Family sessions:$225 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Sliding scale options are temporarily offered and must meet requirements at the time of therapy sessions. Other alternatives to sliding fees will be considered and discussed based on individual needs.


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The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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