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Dr. Monnica Williams
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More About Dr. Monnica Williams
Clinical Psychologist
Monnica Williams, Ph.D. is clinical psychologist who treats adults and families with OCD, PTSD, and other anxiety disorders. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville, where she serves as the Associate Director of the Center for Mental Health Disparities. Previously, Dr. Williams was an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry for four years. She completed her undergraduate studies at MIT (electrical engineering and biotechnology) and UCLA (psychology). She received her Master's and Doctoral Degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Virginia, where she conducted research in the areas of mental illness, tests and measurement, and ethnic differences. She completed her clinical internship at McGill University Health Centre, Montreal General Hospital Site, where she studied mood disorders, sexual disorders, and emergency psychiatric medicine.
Dr. Williams has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focused on anxiety disorders and cultural differences. She was president-elect of the Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists and served on the board of directors of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Main Line chapter. Dr. Williams conducts trainings and lectures for medical residents, community organizations, and treatment providers. She has provided numerous media appearances, including television, radio, and newspaper interviews.
Dr. Williams administers expert psychological treatment for adults with anxiety disorders, including a specialized treatment for OCD, called Exposure and Ritual Prevention (EX/RP). EX/RP is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that reduces unwanted obsessions through a process of changing thoughts and behaviors. EX/RP is a highly effective psychotherapeutic treatment for OCD. The typical program consists of 17 ninety-minute sessions, twice per week. Most people start to see some improvements during the first month of treatment. For those coming from a distance, intensive treatment is an option, where clients are seen daily over a 3.5 week period. Learn more about the OCD Treatment Program, or contact Dr. Williams to schedule an in-person evaluation or phone consultation.
Dr. Williams also offers comprehensive evaluations for psychological disorders and therapy for couples seeking to improve their relationships.