Dr. Maria Williams, Ph.D, LMHC, LPC
Dr. Maria Williams is a licensed therapist with over nine years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care to adolescents and adults. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Dr. Williams earned her Doctor of Psychology, with a minor in Addictions, from Regent University, along with a Master of Counseling Psychology from Brandman University. Her clinical experience spans both inpatient and outpatient settings, where she has supported individuals with a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns.
In addition to providing therapy, Dr. Williams has extensive experience conducting comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments to better understand each individual’s needs and guide effective treatment.
She utilizes a variety of well-established tools—including brief screenings for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, attention concerns, and cognitive functioning—to ensure clients receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate levels of care. She is experienced in using assessments such as the GAD-7, PHQ-9, PCL-5, BDI-II, BAI, AUDIT, DAST-10, Conners Adult ADHD measures, the MMSE, and ASAM assessments for substance use treatment planning.
Dr. Williams also has advanced training in the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), a comprehensive tool used to better understand personality patterns and more complex clinical presentations. She has utilized the PAI-Plus in both clinical practice and doctoral-level research, bringing a deeper level of insight to diagnostic clarification and treatment planning when needed.
Dr. Williams takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy, helping clients build practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and gain deeper insight into their experiences. She strives to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful progress.
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Williams is passionate about providing culturally responsive care and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Areas of Focus:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression and Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Stress
- Relationship and Couples Concerns
- Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
- Life Transitions and Personal Growth
Availability
Monday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Tuesday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Wednesday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Thursday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Friday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Saturday
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Sunday
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Monday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Tuesday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Wednesday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Thursday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Friday
09:00 am - 08:00 pm
Saturday
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Sunday