Shirley Williams

About Shirley Williams

Hello. My name is Shirley Williams. I have lived in Colorado since 1995 having relocated from Michigan with my recently deceased husband of 31 years. I have been in private practice for 10+years. Although I've had many years of professional experience as a Clinical & Medical Social Worker (40 years), at this time, my services can best help people who are experiencing a lack of joy in their lives due to the loss of someone or something important to them. I have personal & professional experience as a Hospice Social Worker, Caregiver and Bereavement Counselor and personal & professional experience with people with physical disabilities and the challenges of navigating daily and family life when you are Differently-Abled. Additionally, Differently-Abled relationships often come with unique stressors within the family/societal arena. This, too, can lead to family conflicts, boundary issues, anger management and professional development challenges. It is my intention to offer a compassionate, directive approach to therapy as I believe that the most important aspect of a successful therapeutic outcome is the trusting relationship between client and therapist. I believe that Talk Therapy does not work for all people. Because I am, also, a Licensed Massage Therapist & Bodywork Professional, I've learned that there is a segment of the population that would not initiate any form of traditional Mental Health Therapy for a variety of reasons including Cultural. They often find it easier to seek out various forms of Somatic Therapies, like Massage, Yoga, Energy Therapies, Exercise and Movement Therapies, and find it brings them great physical and emotional gains. The Integrative approach to Medicine & Behavioral Therapy is a fairly new science/modality and often confusing for both clients, practitioners and insurance reimbursement partners. My belief system is that is can be a therapeutic breakthrough for many people, especially those underserved communities who do not have a