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Specialties
Allison Williams, PhD LCP
Clinical psychologist; Assistant clinical professor
Psychology, Neonatal medicine
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Areas of interest
Trauma-informed treatment of PTSD and perinatal mood disorders in NICU parents
Attachment-based therapies for mother-infant bonding during NICU hospitalization
Strengths-based strategies for coping with NICU hospitalization
Interdisciplinary team support for NICU medical team
Infant and toddler behavioral health
Attachment-based therapies for mother-infant bonding during NICU hospitalization
Strengths-based strategies for coping with NICU hospitalization
Interdisciplinary team support for NICU medical team
Infant and toddler behavioral health
Bio
Affiliate Faculty, VCU Institute for Women's Health
Member, National Network of NICU Psychologists
Member, American Psychiatric Association, Society of Pediatric Psychology Division 58
Member, Postpartum Support Virginia
Education
PhD program Virginia Commonwealth University
Residency McGuire VA Medical Center
Masters program Virginia Commonwealth University,
Research interests
Perinatal mood disorders and PTSD related to childbirth or NICU hospitalization; Relationship between infant health, infant developmental outcomes, and parental mental health in NICU parents; Resiliency and adaptive coping in NICU parents and parents of children with complex medical needs; Health disparities and peripartum mental health; Infant sleep and peripartum mental health; Secondary traumatic stress in NICU providers