Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Jira works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jira
Jira Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life changes. She brings six years of counseling experience to sessions and aims to make therapy practical and approachable. Jira speaks English and works with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including people exploring identity and recovery after trauma.
Her style is calm and direct. She uses clear tools and short-term strategies when someone needs relief from anxiety, anger, or stress.
Background and approach
Jira also helps with relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and the everyday pressures that build up over time. Jira blends problem-focused techniques with deeper reflection. She draws from cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thinking patterns, and from trauma-focused methods to help people process painful memories.
Solution-focused tools are used to set small, achievable goals and track progress. She places emphasis on culturally responsive and affirming care for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, creating a respectful environment where identity matters. Jira also supports people who identify with neurodivergent experiences, such as autism or attention differences, by adapting the pace and structure of sessions.
In sessions she aims to teach skills people can use between meetings. That may include emotion regulation strategies, problem-solving steps, or short behavioral experiments. Jira encourages practical homework and regular check-ins to make therapy feel useful in daily life.
What Jira works with
Everything Jira lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jira's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jira lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Jira uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; these techniques often include clear exercises and homework that fit well into online sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy elements focus on emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills, offering concrete tools people can practice between meetings to manage intense feelings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jira discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggests methods to try. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so the approach stays aligned with each person's needs.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls work well for full conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief skills practice, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Jira
What concerns does Jira commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, self-esteem, career questions, and identity issues including LGBT concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, mixing short-term tools with deeper reflection. Sessions often include skill teaching, goal setting, and problem-solving exercises.
What is her background and experience?
Jira has six years of clinical experience and works as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience supporting people through trauma recovery and life transitions.
Where is Jira licensed to practice and what are her credentials?
She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Jira meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jira?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.