Kathryn Williams
Part-Time Instructor, Counselor Education
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education
University of Florida (2024) - Specialist of Education
University of Florida (2007) - Masters of Education
University of Florida (2007) - B.S. in Psychology
University of Florida (2004)
Teaching Fields: Practicum
Kathryn Williams l is a part-time professor of Counselor Education. Her Ph.D. was earned at the University of Florida in Counseling and Counselor Education in 2024. She primarily teaches and leads Practicum for Counselor Education students. Research interests include mentorship, leadership, health research, counselor supervision, amd training.
Recent Publications & Presentations
West-Olatunji, C. A., Williams, K., & Chan, C. D. (2018). The role of mentoring in counselor education. In L. R. Haddock & J. S. Whitman (Eds.), Preparing the educator in counselor education: A comprehensive guide to building knowledge and developing skills. New York, NY: Routledge
Weaver, J.L, Williams, K., & Swank, J.M. (2023). Shaping the counseling profession: Analyzing the leadership experiences of former American Counseling Association (ACA) state branch presidents. Journal of Ethical Educational Leadership, 1-26. Retrieved from
Varma, D. S., Young, M. E., Kreider, C. M., Williams, K., Vaddiparti, K., Parisi, C., & Semeah, L. M. (2021). Practical considerations in qualitative health research during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 20, 16094069211043755.
Swank, J.M., Liu, R., Neuer Colburn, A.A. et al. Development and Initial Validation of the Supervision Competencies Scale (SCS). Int J Adv Counselling 43, 195–206 (2021).
Swank, J. M., Houseknecht, A., & Williams, K. M. (2019). Advocating at the state capitol: Experiences of master’s level counseling students. The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 12(4), 15.