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Dr. Peter Williams, PHD

Dr. Peter Williams, PHD

Clinical Psychology

Dr. Peter Williams, PHD is a clinical psychologist in Newburyport, MA. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Peter Williams, PhD

45 Pleasant St Newburyport, MA 01950

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Care Philosophy

"I work with patients who are ADHD, and conduct therapy with individuals who suffer from Impulse Control (Including Anger Management) problems, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Couples Distress.  

- Dr. Peter Williams, PHD

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Friendly Staff
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Dr. Williams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Williams

3.9
34 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
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Condescending and self-absorbed
First appt had to leave. Talked about his relationship with his wife and himself. Kept focusing on a non-issue instead of the issue kept trying to pull him back to.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2023
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Dr. Williams has been the only psychologist able to actually provide help. He listens and provides honest, direct feedback, along with helpful suggestions that have helped me immensely. He has helped get to the very deep root of why I feel the way I do and how to work to address it head on. No other psychologist has even come close. Would definitely recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2019
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Dr. Williams was dismissive and unprofessional and uncaring with me. As soon as I entered the office he began giving me ADHD questionnaires. He did not evaluate any other diagnoses. He also suggested that my husband had ADHD based on his profession alone. In addition to this he discussed his own diagnosis of ADHD and who his provider was for this interaction. When I tried to talk to him about my concerns he said were based on my relationship with my parents. He took no history about this.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Katelyn in NH – Aug 31, 2018
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Seemed like he was doing psychology by numbers, didn’t really make any attempt to understand my issues.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2017
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DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD HERE. Talked about himself the entire time and is extremely quick to throw your child on medication without even talking to them. It is heartbreaking to think this man is 'counseling' young people. He will tear down your child's self esteem IN FRONT OF YOU, to make a point at why they should be medicated.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Newmarket, NH – Feb 03, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I work with patients who are ADHD, and conduct therapy with individuals who suffer from Impulse Control (Including Anger Management) problems, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Couples Distress.  

I assist patients...
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biography

I have 33-years of Licensed Clinical practice dealing with Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Depression, Individual and Couples Therapy.

I offer top-flight patient care / customer service.
  • Clinical Psychology

  • Psychology

  • Adolescent Psychology

  • Post Doctoral Fellowship, University Of Michigan (2-year)

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Medical School
  • English

  • French

Locations

Peter Williams, PhD

Peter Williams, PHD, Licensed Psychologist45 Pleasant St Newburyport, MA 01950
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