Therapist in Richmond Heights, Missouri Ronya Williams, Therapist

Ronya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen years of experience providing therapy services. Ronya was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri in 2006. She also received her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Missouri in 2007. Ronya believes in a therapeutic style that is genuine and honest. She provides an atmosphere in which clients can communicate feelings with an awareness that they are being understood rather than judged. She believes in meeting clients where they are by going at their pace and allowing them to identify and prioritize their goals. She believes that clients are experts on their lives and should determine the direction and depth of therapy. Ronya strives to take a collaborative and compassionate approach because she believes it is important for clients to feel empowered and be a part of their treatment. Ronya feels that building the therapeutic relationship throughout the course of treatment is essential for healing to begin. Ronya integrates various therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, Grief Recovery, Problem Solving and Play Therapy to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans to reach identified goals. She also practices as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and integrates mindfulness and meditation into therapy sessions to reduce stress and anxiety. In her spare time, Ronya enjoys running, cooking, baking, reading, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.