Dr. Sonjia Williams
Registered Psychological Assistant
Dr. Sonjia Williams is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology earning a Psy.D. degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology. She earned a B.A. degree in Psychology and French from the University of Minnesota and a M.A. degree in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University. Dr. Williams is a veteran having served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard for 7 years, and is currently a Registered Psychological Assistant, providing psychotherapy to victims of crime of all ages, specializing in domestic violence and other forms of trauma, and Worker’s Compensation clients. Dr. Williams has experience working in both faith-based sectors and civilian sectors. She has facilitated DV Support Groups and has regularly presented on “Best Practices for Working with African American Victims of Domestic Violence” at Casa de la Familia’s 40 Hour Domestic Violence Certificate Training Course since April 2016. Dr. Williams is experienced in ethnocentric approaches to therapy and is passionate about educating and training mental health clinicians on best practices for working with African American clients concerning trauma and abuse, their unique and complex attitude towards mental health, and noteworthy considerations why they may hesitate to seek help.