Learning Dreams 

I have worked in the educational field with young children for over 25 years. During my years of service to support children’s social and academic development, I realized that a child’s psychological heath was a crucial aspect in future achievement. My passion is to help children and families cope with life struggles including behavioral issues and the effects of trauma. I attended Mott Community College (2006), obtaining an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Rochester College (2012), receiving a bachelor’s in Counseling Psychology and Michigan State University (2020), obtaining a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. I am trained and qualified to work with children and families who seek support in building family relationships, obtaining psychological heath and reaching their individualized desired goals to live more productive and satisfying lives.

Ms. Williams brings more than 30 years of clinical and educational setting experience as an occupational therapist to our clients.

I am a long time resident of the Beecher area. I live in Beecher, graduated from Beecher and proud to be a member of the Beecher district. I have a Master’s in Social Work and I graduated from Michigan State University in 2017, GO GREEN!!

Education:
Michigan State University, Lansing, MI/Master’s Degree of Social Work; May 2017
-Baker College, Flint, MI/Bachelors Degree of Human Services; March 2014/Associates Degree of Human Services; March 2012
- Mott Community College, Flint, MI/Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate; July 2013 – Current

Licensures and Certificates:
- Mott Community College, Flint, MI/Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
-Certified School Social Worker with Full Approval in the State of Michigan
-Limited License Master Social Worker LLMSW
-National Council for Behavioral Health Mental Health First Aid USA/Certificate in Mental Health First

I enjoy working with adults, kids, and families. My main enjoyment is working with kids and helping them express themselves when they are unable to. I also like working with families who are struggling with the communication process. My areas of focus consist of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional impairment, cognitive impairment, and a wide variety of individual/family struggles.
Some therapy styles I work with are CBT, modeling, child play therapy, family therapy, and structured therapy. Just to name a few, but there are others I enjoy working with.
My availability is Saturdays’ from 9-4.

I have earned a bachelors of social work (BSW) from Western Michigan University (WMU) in 2003 and a master of social work (MSW) from WMU in 2006. I have worked in both clinical and school settings.

Certifications/Licensure:
Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan
Certified School Social Worker in Michigan
Certified Anxiety Therapist
Advanced training in the treatment of trauma
Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

I enjoy working with children (5 years and up), adolescents, adults and couples. I typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help address mental health issues.

As the company founder, I has more than 25 years in the field of education as a teacher, administrator, and school psychologist. I administers psychological and neuropsychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults to measure the nature and extent of disorders and rule out other possible contributors to presenting problems.