CCPS Associate

Jocelyn A. Williams, M.Ed.

Jocelyn A. Williams has been a counselor, educator, and researcher for more than four years and is a recent addition to the CCPS consulting team. Jocelyn is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, with interests in multicultural counseling, diversity training, and outcomes of intergroup contact. She provides individual counseling and serves as the Co-Chair of a diversity committee at Pennsylvania State University that is focused on creating an effective organizational climate through multicultural acceptance. Jocelyn believes that meaningful intergroup contact is the gateway to multicultural awareness, acceptance, and advocacy.

Education

		Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, expected 2009, in Counseling Psychology
		M.Ed., University of Houston, 2004 in Counseling
		B.A. Texas A & M University, 2000 in Psychology

Clinical Experience

		Co-Facilitator Race Dialogue Group, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), The Pennsylvania State University,
		Practicum Career Counselor, MBNA Career Services, The Pennsylvania State University
		Practicum Counselor, CEDAR Clinic, The Pennsylvania State University
		Practicum Counselor, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University of Houston
		Victim’Äôs Advocate, Victim Assistance Center, Inc., Houston, TX

Research Experience

		Graduate Research Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University
		Research Assistant, University of Houston
		Research Assistant, Texas A & M University

Professional Affiliations

		American Psychological Association-Graduate Student Member (2005-present)
		American Psychological Association-Division 17 member (counseling psychology)
		American Psychological Association-Division 44 member (ethnic minority issues)
		American Psychological Association-Division 45 member (lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues)

Organizations

		Co-chair, Climate Committee, Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services, The Pennsylvania State University
		Chairperson, Advocacy Sub-committee of the Climate Committee for the Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation Services, The Pennsylvania State University

Presentations

Williams, J. (2005, October). Circular causality: Perceived lesbian non-conformity and the psychotherapy relationship. Poster session presented at the regional group meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Society for Psychotherapy Research, Saint Mary's, MD.

Publications

Willams, J. (2005). The Co-construction of social beliefs about lesbian appearance: A proposed reinforcement cycle. Manuscript submitted for publication

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