Frequently Asked Questions

For a detailed answer, go to About Dr. Williams.

Our training is different. Find out more about prescribing psychologists training, on the page, About Dr. Williams. A recent study out of Harvard compared content knowledge between these three groups, and there was no statistically significant difference between them.

No. I am living in Texas, which does not have a law allowing specially trained psychologists to prescribe. If you would be interested in having the option to see a prescribing psychologist in Texas, you can find out more at texasrxp.org. Although I am licensed to prescribe for New Mexico residents, I am not currently doing so.

Many medical conditions can cause symptoms like depression, anxiety, attention problems, irritability, sleep problems, fatigue, and more. When doing an assessment, I want to make sure to look for any medical issues that could be causing your symptoms, or making them worse.

I would like to see A1c, fasting lipid panel, and for men, Free and Total Testosterone results that have been done within the last 12 months of your appointment. If you have diabetes or metabolic syndrome, I would like to see a more recent A1c, within 3 months of your appointment. I would also like to see the following labs done within 6 months of your appointment: CBC, CMP, TSH, Vitamin B12, folate, Vitamin D, and GGT.

My office manager can provide you with a detailed letter to share with your provider explaining the reason for requesting these labs. I am also happy to speak with your provider if they have questions about the labs.

You can always take my letter requesting labs to an urgent care clinic. If your mental health symptoms are bothering you enough that you are coming to see me, please consider establishing a relationship with a health care provider. Your physical health and your emotional health are very connected.

Most of these labs are routine and should be covered by health insurance, especially if you are having mental health symptoms. Remember to tell the provider ordering the labs about any depression, anxiety, fatigue, or other symptoms that are causing you to contact me. That will help them to correctly code the lab order for insurance reimbursement. If you do not have health insurance, consider that many labs have discount rates for clients paying out of pocket. Please also tell my office manager that you will be paying out of pocket for the labs and we can discuss options.

I do not provide certifications for medical cannabis. Currently, there is inadequate research to support the use of medical cannabis for PTSD. Some research suggests that it can have problematic effects for clients with mental illness.

Much controversy exists, even among medical professionals, about whether cannabis is helpful for those with PTSD. In fact, in 2015, Colorado declined to add PTSD to the list of conditions that could be treated with medical cannabis, citing a lack of supporting research.

Recent changes authorized by the DEA will allow for expanded research on cannabis. I look forward to finding out more about the potential for cannabis to assist with psychological problems. I also hope to hear more about potential risks. Once more information is known about the risks and benefits, I will adjust my practice accordingly.

Appointments are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between 8 am and 5 pm Central Time. Email or call to schedule an appointment.

I do not accept insurance. Find out more about prices and payment options on the Services & New Patient Info page.