Samara Williams, Resident in Counseling

Finding the right therapist shouldn’t feel overwhelming. I’m Samara J. Williams, a Resident in Counseling, here to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard. Life’s challenges—anxiety, stress, relationships, military life, discrimination, or neurodivergence—can feel heavy, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Using a person-centered approach with CBT and solution-focused techniques, I meet you where you are and help you move forward. You deserve a therapist who listens without judgment and empowers you to heal and grow. Let’s take that step together. Reach out today.

Education:

  • M.S. Ed Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MBA

Areas of Interest:

  • Multicultural Counseling
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Counseling
  • Couples & Marriage Counseling
  • Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Therapy
  • Grief & Loss Counseling
  • Group Therapy

Get to Know Me

  • Passionate about nonprofit work, promoting inclusion and diversity through Aid Another.
  • Love traveling, skating with the kids, and group fitness—staying active and making memories.
  • Married with five amazing kids, family is my greatest joy.
  • A true foodie, always exploring new flavors and cuisines.
  • Mariah Carey’s music is a forever favorite—iconic and timeless.
  • Blue is my color—calm, strong, and limitless like the sky.
  • I strive to spread love and light, living by Martin Luther King Jr.’s words: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact your nearest 24 Hour Emergency Services provider listed below:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline – Call: (800)-273-8255 or Text: 741741 – “Hello”
Veterans Crisis Hotline – (800)-273-8255 (Press 1)
Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Health – (757)-548-7000
Norfolk Community Services Board – (757)-664-7690
Portsmouth Community Services Board – (757)-393-8990
Virginia Beach Community Services Board – (757)-385-0888
Hampton/Newport News Community Services Board – (757)-788-0011