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Therapist
Education
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University
B.A. in English, University of Wisconsin-Madison
I Treat
5-10 Years Old
10-15 Years Old
15-20 Years Old
Couple & Marriage
LGB/TQ+
Issues I Treat
Family of Origin Issues
Life Stage Transitions
Depression / Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
LGB/TQ+ Identity & Relationships
Women's Issues
Grief & Loss
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Child Behavioral Problems
Trauma
Child-Parent Attachment Issues
Couples Conflict
College (Transition to)
School Stress
Self-Harm
Stress Management
Work / Life Balance
Types of Therapy
Couple Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Meditation
Psychodynamic Therapy
About

Nancy Williams (she/her) is a National Certified Counselor with an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She works collaboratively with clients to navigate concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, identity, trauma, and challenges related to major life changes.

Her integrative approach draws from psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based techniques to foster self-discovery, healing and growth. She is dedicated to an inclusive, affirming practice that respects individual identities and life experiences.

In addition to her therapeutic work, Nancy's research interests include perfectionism and ADHD in girls and women. Her professional background includes prior career experience in technology consulting with global teams.

Other Professional Involvement/Leadership Positions

Executive Board Member, Chi Sigma Iota counseling honor society Research Assistant, Perfectly Imperfect Lab Program Coordinator, Adolescent Leadership Program for Youth Burn Survivors Presenter, Midwest Psychological Association conference Presenter, DRIVE conference Psychological First Aid Team, Chicago Marathon

Awards
Child and Adolescent Specialization
Prepare / Enrich Certified Facilitator
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Self Pay
Languages
English