Shana Williams-Leary, LCSW

She brings a broad background working with trauma, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, addictions, and complex or chronic mental health concerns. She also supports people facing caregiver burden, chronic illness, and caregiving transitions. Her meetings begin by listening carefully to what the person says they need.

From there she tailors work using practical skills, strengths-based planning, and strategies that may include cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness. For people with trauma histories she draws on trauma-focused approaches to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Shana often blends warmth and acceptance with focused, goal-oriented work when that best meets a person’s needs.

She can offer brief problem-solving or longer-term support depending on what someone prefers. Sessions can address communication problems, relationship patterns, parenting strains, abandonment worries, and identity or LGBT-related stress. She provides services in English and Spanish and has worked in multiple U.S. states and internationally.

Shana practices from Florida and brings a practical, collaborative style aimed at helping people regain footing and move forward. Background and approach: Shana’s practice reflects decades of hands-on experience in crisis and ongoing care. She commonly uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals, then shifts to skill building and cognitive strategies.

For trauma work she incorporates EMDR-informed methods alongside attachment-based thinking to help people process difficult memories and rebuild trust in relationships. Her focus is to meet people where they are and plan achievable steps toward stronger coping and healthier routines.