Clinical Services

Psychotherapy

Dr. Monnica Williams administers cognitive-behavioral therapy to adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and other anxiety disorders. She has an appointment as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Williams' office is located in University City in Philadelphia at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, directed by Dr. Edna Foa. She also offers patients in-depth assessments to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan for people with anxiety.

Specialized Treatment

Treatment is offered for the following issues:

Compulsive or repetitive behaviors, such as excessive washing or checking
Fears of animals, spiders, storms, heights, enclosed spaces or specific items
Collecting too many things and/or inability to discard items
Feeling worried or fearful of social situations
Religious or Christian worries, esp. surrounding salvation or morality
Sexual obsessions, such as fears of being a pedophile or having a homosexual orientation
Panic attacks and fears of having a panic attack
Painful memories from childhood, such as sexual or physical abuse
Traumatic experiences, such as rape, assault, or auto accidents
War memories from combat or being held hostage
Anxiety from difficulty adjusting to new situations, such as changes in employment, change location, or family configuration
Anxiety from racism, discrimination, or minority status

Populations of Special Interest

Adults
Parents
African-Americans

Education and Training

McGill University Health Centre, Montreal General Hospital Site, Canada
2007: Completion of Internship in Clinical Psychology.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 2007: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with emphasis in Ethnic Differences in Assessment of OCD.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 2003: M.A. Degree in Clinical Psychology, with emphasis in Psychometrics.
University of California, Los Angeles, CA 2000: Completion of supplementary courework in Psychology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 1992: S.B. Degree in Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Technology, Minor in Writing.

Courses Taught

Mental Status Exam (selected lectures)
Abnormal Psychology
Psychological Processes & Human Behavior
Independent Psychology Research
Psychology Internship Seminar
College Study Skills

Links of Interest

African-Americans and Mental Health

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