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ABOUT
Dr. Gem Williams
Dr. Gem Williams
Owner | Founder
I am Dr. Gemariah Williams (Gem), a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. I offer trauma-informed and culturally-responsive services in person and via Telehealth.
Therapeutic Style
My approach to therapy is individualized and client-focused. As your therapist, I start with getting to know you, your goals, and what you would like as a result of therapy. I value your background, identities, and past experiences. We will collaborate on identifying underlying roots to current blocks to growth and contentment. I tend to provide space to discover and explore deeper patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. We will also work toward your abilities to handle emotional pain, cope with difficult situations, and develop healthier relationships. I also believe in the therapeutic power of relationships. During our sessions, I am committed to honoring your past and making space for your present in order for you to feel more empowered to face and create your future. In this process, my hope is to journey with you as you become your more authentic self and live a more meaningful life.
I utilize a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach. I tend to integrate various theoretical orientations including psychodynamic, emotion-focused, acceptance and commitment, and relational orientations. In couples therapy, I utilize an emotion-focused approach to create healthier relationship patterns.
Clinical Specialties
I specialize in treating individuals with complex trauma, PTSD, religious/spiritual issues, work and school stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. I also have experience working through issues including intimate partner violence, relational struggles, identity development, integration of all parts of oneself, and acculturation stress.
Education
Postdoctoral Residency Program in Health Service Psychology, Emory University School of Medicine (APPIC Member)
PhD in Clinical Psychology, Biola University (APA Accredited)
MA in Clinical Psychology, Biola University
BS in Psychology, Minor: International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
Other Professional Activities
In addition to providing psychological services at Catalyst Psych, I am also a clinical supervisor at the Nia Project, a staff psychologist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and a fellow at the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute Fellowship program (2024-2025). I also have experience conducting research on childhood abuse, suicide resilience, mental health during COVID-19, and betrayal trauma. I have been a panel member and poster presenter at national conferences of professional organizations such as American Psychological Association and International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
- Maya Angelou