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Did you know that everything is working in your favor?! Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood changes that make everyday life feel heavy? You don't have to figure it out alone. I'm Dr. Denise Williams, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and over 14 years of experience in psychiatry. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for teens (12+) and adults through convenient, 100% virtual telehealth visits.
I help clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, personality disorders, schizophrenia, grief, and stress. I have a special interest in women's mental health, and I'm deeply honored to work with veterans and their unique experiences.
My background in psychiatric crisis stabilization and correctional mental health taught me to meet every person where they are, with no judgment. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, races, and cultures, because culturally humble, affirming care is essential, not optional.
A big reason why I became a therapist is reflected in the quote: "Your vocation is where your deep gladness meets the world's deep need" (Frederick Buechner). I find tremendous joy in helping clients move toward healthier and more meaningful lives.
Hi there!
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Latine and Neurodivergent Licensed Psychotherapist based in New York City, offering sessions via Telehealth.
I specialize in working with:
- Autistic, AuDHD, ADHD (self-identified and/or formally diagnosed) people
- Latinx Immigrants &
- LGBTQIA2+ individuals
I consider therapy a sacred space; a place I feel honored to co-create with the people I work with. I am passionate about making space for people's life stories and any situations they are navigating in the present.
Know that I've spent years working directly inside crisis-level mental health care - supporting adults through an ER psychiatric unit where depression, anxiety, and substance use often show up together and go unaddressed for a long time. I bring that same steadiness to private practice. Expect a therapist who has seen a lot, doesn't flinch, and treats you as a full person rather than a diagnosis. I work with adults 18 and up, and I hold space in particular for people navigating chronic anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, and co-occurring substance use.
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