Debbie Williams, LPC
Therapist | Lisenced Professional Counselor.
- Education
- M.Ed. in Counseling:
- Dallas Baptist University
- M.A. in Educational:
- Leadership University of Mississippi
- B.A. in English
- University of Mississippi
- Experience
- Behavioral Care Manager | Debbie R. Williams New Directions Behavioral Health | October 2021 to Present
- Support the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload to includebut not limited to; patients admitted for psychological/behavioral care; patients referred for behavioral support by providers in our network, patients identified by our care team with a behavioral/mental health need
- Closely coordinate care with the patient’s medical provider and when appropriate, other mental healthproviders
- Identify any barriers as well as social determinants of health factors. Facilitate patient engagementand follow up care
- Provide patient education and resources and available treatment options as it relates to the patient’sbehavioral health need
- Tracks treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms or side effects.Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in our internal documentation systems as well as communicate to the patient’s primary care provider via the preferred method.
- Assist in facilitating/recommending referrals for clinically indicated services both within and outsideof the organization
- Collaboration of an integrated care platform that consist of support in medication management, caremanagement, integrative health, etc.
- Advance the goal of eliminating health disparities and achieving health equity.
- Researches, creates, and prepares educational materials, programs, and activities.
- At-risk Counselor | Dallas ISD
- Consulted with school system in making referrals to community agencies; developed, coordinated, and monitored regional educational services for patients; planned curriculum for seminars and workshops, as requested by patient or family; worked with medical staff to coordinate patient resources; and responded to crisis situations; assisted with program implementation
- Sundance Hospital-MHP
- Provide assessments, treatments, psychotherapy, case management, and referrals to diverse clientele, clients with severe mental illness and those dealing with adjustment issues; provide counseling to individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Additional skills include case management services and crisis intervention and other community members to help them increase the effectiveness of therapeutic education and promote individual success
- Licensed Professional Counselor | Magellan Health
- Provided counseling to military families, as well as case management, and referrals; consulted with school system in making referrals to community agencies; planned curriculum for seminars and workshops, as requested by family or school staff; work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health; encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences; help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
- Licensed Professional Counselor | MISD
- Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive, developmental guidance program to serve school-aged students and to address the special needs of students who are at risk; consult with parents or guardians and make referrals as appropriate; consult with school staff, parents, and other community members to help them increase the effectiveness of therapeutic education and promote individual success
- Counselor, Lead | Dallas ISD
- Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive, developmental guidance program to serve school-aged students and to address the special needs of students who are at risk; consult with parents or guardians and make referrals as appropriate; consult with school staff, parents, and other community members to help them increase the effectiveness of therapeutic education and promote individual success
- Adolescent Partial Hospital Program | LPC, Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital
- Provided counseling to families, as well as case management, and referrals; consulted with school system in making referrals to community agencies; planned curriculum for seminars and workshops, as requested by family or school staff; work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health: encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences; help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
- Counselor | GPISD
- Counselor | FWISD
- Teacher, Interventionist, Counselor | DISD
- Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive, developmental guidance program to serve school-aged students and to address the special needs of students who are at risk; consult with parents or guardians and make referrals as appropriate; consult with school staff, parents,
- I have successfully provided clinical interventions, coaching and counseling to learning communities of North and Central Texas. These services include training and clinical intervention.
- I have coordinated and implemented delivery of counseling services in areas of educational and occupational exploration, and career planning to facilitate academic achievement.
- I have worked with medical staff to coordinate patient resources, engaged critical response to clients at risk and assisted with therapeutic program implementation, while maintaining adequate client records and other client management data systems.
- I have facilitated the skill development and fostered a sense of wellness and persistence with clients and families. I have applied my educational and life experiences to counseling, training and development, and am fully capable and eager to develop these skills. Sincerely,
- Skills
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Child & Family Counseling
- Behavioral Health
- Clinical Counseling
- Presentation Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mental Health Counseling
- Time Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Training
- CPR
- Licenses & Certifications
- Counseling Certification – LPC – NCC
- Certified Case Manager – LPCMH – LPCC – LCPC
- School Counseling Certification – LAPC
- Experience Compassionate Care and Expertise
- Education and Experience:
- Comprehensive education in social work and mental health
- Extensive experience in the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Specialization in spinal cord injury, internal medicine, and crisis
- Dedicated Services:
- Individual psychotherapy and counseling
- Grief and loss counseling
- Outpatient treatment programs tailored to your needs
- Patient advocacy and community agency liaison
- Certifications and Training:
- Certified in telemental health, trauma treatment, and anxiety treatment
- Additional training in family advocacy and crisis intervention
- Make a Positive Change:
- Empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges
- Supporting your journey towards healing and personal growth