Associated Therapists

HistoryAfter completing my graduate work at the University of Southern California in 2001, I have attained almost 20 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, specializing in Holistic Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. As a licensed psychotherapist, I am licensed to work with clients that reside anywhere in the sate of California.SpecialtiesSecure Teletherapy Sessions Available* If you're feeling anxious, depressed, or just feeling disconnected, working with an experienced and licensed therapist can be enormously helpful. I am passionate about empowering you to connect with your voice, create balance in your life, and have satisfying and fulfilling relationships. My approach is Holistic, utilizing a combination of Western and Eastern Psychology to integrate Mind, Body, and Spirit which will deepen the relationship you have with yourself. I have specialized training in Brainspotting, an advanced brain body technique that is helpful in healing emotional trauma, anxiety, mental blocks, physical pain, negative emotions, and can be supportive in other areas such as creativity or performance enhancement. I have almost 20 years of clinical experience and my partnership with clients has been described as empathetic, inquisitive, and genuine and warm. I love partnering with people who are ready to begin their journey to a more fulfilling life path filled with less worry and sadness. The joy and connectedness that you desire will be achievable. You will learn to 1) feel good about yourself, 2) express your deepest needs, 3) and create healthy boundaries. Your therapy will focus on YOUR needs. Together we will create a concrete and individualized treatment plan to meet your goals utilizing your strengths and core values. Call today to schedule your appointment. I look forward to hearing from you!

HistoryUpon completion of my doctorate in African American literature in May of 2006, I was burned out. I had taught as an adjunct professor since 1993. The toll terminated my academic career. By November of 2006 I was enrolled in a FastTrac New Venture class at my local Women's Business Development Center. The African American female professional who taught our class was incredible. After ten weeks with her, I knew for sure that I could run a business. My main problem, as is often the case with start-ups, was funding. Fortunately, the outcome of four years of under-employment then two years of homelessness has been receipt, at long last, of Social Security Disability and a back payment that allowed me to accomplish critical activities for my company. I am now ready to join the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and step into the world of business properly. Watch out, Long Beach; the end of homelessness in our fair city is nigh.SpecialtiesBlowing Up Barriers Enterprises exists to move you into the existence you have craved, yet avoided due to fear. Our novels, poetry, memoir and non-fiction document the successful survival of trauma, and we offer intuitive counseling services to those who prefer transformational work one-on-one. Our sole proprietor, Dr. Niama L. Williams, has survived more than 20 years of abuse, betrayal, and manipulation of her life. She thrives these days in halcyon Long Beach, California.