Dr. Williams trained at LSU/Ochsner for residency and has completed fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, and is a distinguished fellow in the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

In the past, Dr. Williams spent over a decade as the Director of Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans treating patients, their families and educating medical students, adult residents, and fellows. He is a gratis associate professor with LSU in the department of Psychiatry. He has lectured throughout the state and has completed board certifications in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, continuing his work with children, adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient facilities throughout his career.

Dr. Williams believes in a holistic approach to treating psychiatric disorders and has strong interests in the developmental impact of epigenetics on their expression, maintenance, and exacerbation. He works to integrate his focus on positive psychiatry principles and the promotion of health, wellness, and self-actualization through evidence-based, sustainable practices.

• Louisiana State University
• American Society of Addiction Medicine, Distinguished Fellow