Monnica T. Williams, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapies. She is a professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Disparities, and director of the Laboratory for Culture and Mental Health Disparities. She is the clinical director of the Behavioral Wellness Clinic in Connecticut and the Behavioural Wellness Clinic in Ottawa. She has also founded outpatient clinics in Kentucky, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, including a mental health clinic for refugees. Her work has been featured in major media outlets, including NPR, CNN, and The New York Times