- Trauma-informed care
- Somatic and creative tools
- 35 years experience
About Shirley
Shirley Williams is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people strengthen self esteem and navigate life changes. She brings 35 years of experience and a calm, curious presence to sessions. Shirley works with concerns like trauma, grief, anxiety, stress, parenting strain, and relationship challenges.
Shirley trained at Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. Early in her career she completed a two-year Intensive Family Therapy program in Ann Arbor and later built experience in health care, hospice, schools, foster care and adoption, and pregnancy services. That variety shaped a flexible, practical style of working.
Shirley blends talk-based approaches with somatic and creative tools. She uses expressive arts, sound work, movement, and clay in session when helpful. Shirley also practiced massage therapy and completed a 1,000-hour massage program, which informs her trauma-sensitive, body-aware perspective.
She integrates trauma-focused methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Narrative Therapy. Shirley has added newer techniques over time that some clients find useful for trauma resolution. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where curiosity guides healing.
Clients can expect a therapist who leans on many years of experience and a range of tools. Shirley introduces exercises and practices that fit each person’s needs. People who want a down-to-earth approach to building self esteem and managing life stressors may find her style approachable and steady.
Shirley trained at Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. Early in her career she completed a two-year Intensive Family Therapy program in Ann Arbor and later built experience in health care, hospice, schools, foster care and adoption, and pregnancy services. That variety shaped a flexible, practical style of working.
Shirley blends talk-based approaches with somatic and creative tools. She uses expressive arts, sound work, movement, and clay in session when helpful. Shirley also practiced massage therapy and completed a 1,000-hour massage program, which informs her trauma-sensitive, body-aware perspective.
She integrates trauma-focused methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Narrative Therapy. Shirley has added newer techniques over time that some clients find useful for trauma resolution. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where curiosity guides healing.
Clients can expect a therapist who leans on many years of experience and a range of tools. Shirley introduces exercises and practices that fit each person’s needs. People who want a down-to-earth approach to building self esteem and managing life stressors may find her style approachable and steady.