THE POWER IN U
THERAPY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS CONSULTATION
Dr. Matisha Williams, PsyD., LMFT
About me
Welcome! I’m Dr. Matisha Williams, a doctor with a PsyD. in Counseling Psychology and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care. I earned my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in 2008 and recently returned to Saint Mary’s to complete my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology in 2024.
My approach to therapy and performance psychology is rooted in a multicultural feminist foundation. I integrate techniques from narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, always aiming to create a secure, balanced space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I hold unconditional positive regard for each person I work with and am especially attuned to the intersecting identities that shape our experiences and well-being.
I have worked with individuals of all ages facing a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, mood and thought disorders, and experiences of crisis. I also have extensive experience working in forensic settings and supporting individuals navigating complex systems. For over 15 years, I’ve served clients across Illinois and Minnesota, including in community mental health, outpatient clinics, hospitals, corrections institutions, and private practice.
As a former collegiate athlete, I bring a personal passion to my work with athletes. I specialize in performance psychology and athlete mental health and am currently completing the requirements to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).
If you're looking for a therapist who values authenticity, cultural awareness, and holistic care, I’d be honored to work with you.
My services
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Ages 16 and older
50-60 minutes sessions
Clients are seen weekly, biweekly, monthly or check ins
How often client’s are seen will be discussed and agreed upon at the first session
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Adult couples only
50-60 minute sessions
Weekly, biweekly or monthly sessions
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Family members must be 12 yrs and older
All members must be visible on screen (same screen or multiple screens)
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Consultation is offered for organizations (hospitals, clinics, high schools and colleges)
Specialty areas include: topics related to mental health disorders, diversity and inclusions, athletics, mental health emergency/crisis
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Custom workshops offered
riginal workshops (workshops with pre-determined topics that have been developed already)
45-60 minutes each
See pricing page for more details including original workshops topics
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Specialty areas:
Topics related to diversity
Athletics
Mental health crisis response
Collegiate and graduate students
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Areas of Treatment
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Diagnosis
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Crisis
Racial Identity
Performance
Family Conflict
Stress
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Women’s Issues
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Population
BIPOC
LGBTQIA+
Adolescents 16 and older
Adults 18+ (no age maximum)
Couples (18+)
Athletes
Coaches
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Orientation and Approaches
Multicultural Feminist
Person-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused
Trauma Focused (air-network trained)
Systems Based
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Strengths- Based
Frequently asked questions
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I do not accept insurance. However I do offer a sliding scale (decrease fee based on economical circumstances) when needed.
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Individual Sessions - $200
Couples- $200
Family (2-4)-$250
Consultation- Starts at $200 for an hour and these terms can be negotiated (price based on event, or presentation).
Workshop- pricing will be advertised with each workshop through this site. A series of workshops for specific sports teams can be purchased (from 2-6 workshops in a series). Original workshops can be purchased as single workshops.
A credit card must be on file in order to schedule sessions, consultations or workshops. This Credit Card will be charged automatically at the end of the session, consultation, or workshop.
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No I do not. I will not provide any documents for legal entities (judges, lawyers or probation officers)
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It depends! I offer weekly, biweekly, monthly or check ins (every 2-3 months for those interested in maintaining a relationship with a therapist however not in need of regular sessions). If you require more than one session a week I do not have a schedule that can accommodate this.
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Please cancel appointments 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. If you do not cancel and no show the credit card on file will be charged $50. However, I do understand life happens. So if you need to cancel and it is less than 24 hours before your appointment please contact me and we will work out a solution that respects everyone’s time. If you are running late please contact me. After 15 minutes I will close the virtual session space, if you do not make it known that you are running late.
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At this time I do not offer in person appointments. All individual, couples, and family therapy appointments are virtual.
For all virtual sessions camera’s must be on and you must be stationary (not driving, or walking) and you must be in a private (with only individuals attending the session in the room) confidential space (parks and coffee shops are not confidential). If you begin the session and you are in public (grocery shopping or nails salon) I will inform you that the session will be cancelled and you will be charged the $50 no show fee. Make time for therapy!
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If you have technical difficulties contact me via phone or email and we will figure out best ways to move forward. Sessions over the phone will only be offered if a video session is attempted and the internet connection is not support it.