State suspends Olympia psychologist for alleged theft

An Olympia psychologist, credentialed since 2000, has been suspended by the state Board of Psychology for allegedly depositing or cashing more than $49,000 worth of checks that weren’t his.

The state Department of Health announced the suspension Thursday. The psychologist, Gregory L. Williams, has 20 days to respond to the state and request a hearing.

Separately, Williams was criminally charged with one count of first-degree theft and one count of first-degree identity theft in Thurston County Superior Court in April, according to the state.

Prior to his suspension, Williams worked in an office with other mental health providers, but in February 2017 he is accused of opening  mail addressed to those other providers and depositing or cashing checks that he found. He also is accused of stealing, forging and cashing additional checks in February and March 2018.

Williams also is accused of providing psychological services to a client, then agreeing to pay her rent and cashing checks made out to her.

The legal documents in Williams’ case can be found on the Department of Health website.

Anyone who believes a health care provider has acted unprofessionally can call 360-236-4700.

This story was originally published July 12, 2018 at 5:08 PM.