Sheletta Williams
Spanish Fort,AL
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Psychologist with a proven track record at Abilities First, specializing in mental health treatment and anxiety management. Expert in psychological testing and crisis intervention, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based approaches. Renowned for building strong rapport with clients, fostering trust, and facilitating effective coping strategies for emotional disorders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Abilities First
02.2006 - Current
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists when necessary to coordinate medication management efforts alongside psychotherapy interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors associated with daily living or specific mental health concerns.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with therapy sessions by building strong rapport and maintaining open communication channels.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of clinical psychology practices.
Director of Early Childhood Education
Garden of Eden Christian Academy
06.2002 - Current
- Implemented data-driven assessment methods to continuously improve educational outcomes for young children.
- Enhanced early childhood education programs by implementing innovative curriculum strategies and learning tools.
- Developed and maintained a high-quality learning environment for children, ensuring safety, engagement, and growth.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal allocation towards educational goals and priorities.
- Advocated for early childhood education within the community, raising awareness of the importance of quality learning experiences during formative years.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the center while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations as well as accreditation standards.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Participated actively in local and regional conferences/networks related to early childhood education staying abreast of current research and policy changes.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among team members by facilitating regular meetings focused on sharing ideas, successes, and challenges.
- Established strong partnerships with families, fostering open communication and shared decision-making processes.
- Increased parental involvement through organizing family events aimed at fostering connections between home life and school experiences.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL07-2025
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2012
Master of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-1999
Skills
- Mental health treatment
- Anxiety management
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychological testing
- Consultations
- Individual therapy
- Child psychology
- Behavioral assessment
- Emotional disorders
- Patient screening
- Behavior analysis
Accomplishments
- Published peer reviewed articles in academic journals and presented research at conferences.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Aug 2012-present
- Cognitive Behavior and Human Development, Abilities First - Aug 2012-Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
Abilities First
02.2006 - Current
Director of Early Childhood Education
Garden of Eden Christian Academy
06.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Alabama
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Louisiana State University
Master of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
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