Brittany Williams

Brittany Williams joined the university as a Research Assistant Professor after earning her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. Brittany’s professional journey began as a middle school Science teacher, where she developed a deep commitment to addressing the social and emotional needs of her students and their families. This passion led her to transition into the field of mental health, where she has since amassed extensive clinical experience in private practice, crisis counseling, and school counseling. Brittany’s research focuses on critical areas such as school-based mental health services, the efficacy of comprehensive school counseling programs, and counselor identity development. In addition to her academic pursuits, she investigates topics like infidelity, perfectionism, and trauma processing, with a particular emphasis on African American millennials. Brittany is dedicated to advancing clinically focused research and creating resources that enhance clinical practice.