Dr. Raquel Williams has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a licensed clinical social worker. As a trauma-focused therapist with over two decades of clinical experience, she integrates EMDR, Somatic Experiencing®, and body-centered therapies to support clients in healing from complex trauma, addressing both emotional and physiological impacts for lasting resilience.
 

She has trained with Kathy Kain, an expert in trauma and somatic therapies, to deepen her understanding of Trauma Coupling Dynamics—the process by which traumatic experiences can become “over-coupled” (linked to unrelated triggers) or “under-coupled” (elements are blocked or forgotten). She will continue her studies through the Somatic Touch Skills training, refining her use of touch in trauma recovery. Raquel is also completing a 4-part certificate series with Ariel Giarretto on embodiment, sexuality, and healing sexual trauma, which will further enhance her expertise in this area. Raquel’s ongoing professional development ensures that her clients receive holistic, cutting-edge care.

Raquel also mentors clinicians through her consulting practice, sharing her expertise in trauma-informed care and somatic healing. She serves as a facilitator in EMDR training and is an approved assistant in Somatic Experiencing®, combining hands-on experience with cutting-edge trauma-informed approaches.