She received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and women's studies from the University of Delaware. She obtained her M.A. and Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Howard University. Prior to coming to GW, Dr. Williams-Gray completed her doctoral internship at Georgia State University's Counseling and Testing Center in Atlanta, GA. Her clinical interests include multicultural concerns, identity development, family and interpersonal dynamics, women's issues, and grief/loss concerns.