Trauma, OCD, Anxiety & Couples Therapy

Dolan Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, anxiety, OCD, and relationship challenges. Known for his thoughtful, collaborative, and practical approach, Dolan works with clients to better understand the patterns that keep them stuck and develop tools that support meaningful and lasting change.

Many people who come to therapy are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Dolan provides a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult experiences while learning practical strategies that improve emotional well-being and relationships.

Dolan specializes in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method and Attachment Theory for couples therapy. His approach integrates structured therapeutic techniques with compassionate exploration to help clients develop lasting change.

He works with adults and couples experiencing:

• Trauma and complex trauma
• OCD and intrusive thoughts
• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Agoraphobia
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Personality disorders
• Addiction and recovery support
• Pathological gambling
• Chronic pain
• Attachment trauma
• Relationship conflict and communication challenges

For couples, Dolan utilizes The Gottman Method and Attachment Theory, a research- based approach that helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection.

Dolan provides therapy via secure telehealth throughout North Carolina, including clients located in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, and surrounding communities.

MSW, LCSW

“Dolan approaches therapy with curiosity, kindness, and a great sense of humor. He makes difficult CBT and exposure work feel manageable.”

“Working with Dolan helped me make meaningful progress with OCD and depression. His support and willingness to work through challenges alongside me made a huge difference.”

“Dolan is compassionate, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. Therapy with him helped me understand patterns I had struggled with for years.”

Source: Patient reviews on Healthgrades

Master of Social Work – East Carolina University
Bachelor’s Degree – Campbell University

Behavioral Therapy Training Institute – International OCD Foundation
Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatric Academy – OCD Treatment
Somatic Therapy Certification – CMI Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training