Dr. LaShawn C. Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and educator with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of mental health, education, and relational transformation. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Health Professions Education, a Master’s in Social Work, and a Master’s in Public Administration, and is licensed to practice in the state of Utah.
Dr. Williams’ professional journey spans clinical practice, academia, and community advocacy. Her clinical expertise includes working with adolescents in juvenile justice and foster care, couples in crisis, families navigating disconnection, and individuals exploring core identity. Her work is rooted in Relational-Cultural Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emphasizing the transformative power of authentic connection and values-based living.
In higher education, Dr. Williams has served as faculty and program director at multiple institutions, teaching and mentoring future social workers while advancing dialogue on diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility in the classroom. She is also a sought-after speaker and facilitator, delivering trainings on relational teaching, trauma-informed care, and race and mental health.
Dr. Williams is the founder of Relational Spaces, a private practice and consulting firm offering therapeutic services, curriculum consultation, and professional training. She is also a certified yoga teacher, integrating mind-body approaches into her work with clients and communities.
Whether in the therapy room, the classroom, or on stage, Dr. Williams brings warmth, depth, and decades of experience to empower others in creating connection, meaning, and sustained change.
Accessible Clinical Tools for Client Insight and Therapist Self-Reflection
In fast-paced clinical environments, having reliable, easy-to-implement tools is essential for supporting both client progress and clinician sustainability. This session introduces a curated set of low-barrier assessment activities designed to help therapists and clients establish shared language and visual reference points throughout the therapeutic process. These tools require minimal theoretical groundwork and can be integrated seamlessly into sessions across various modalities.
In addition to client-facing applications, participants will explore how these same tools can be adapted for p...Read moreersonal use—offering clinicians a reflective space to monitor their own well-being and align with the practices they encourage in clients. This dual purpose enhances therapeutic presence, prevents burnout, and strengthens therapeutic relationships. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least three low-barrier assessment tools that can be used to create shared language and therapeutic alignment with clients.
- Describe how these tools foster client engagement and support progress monitoring over time.
- Demonstrate how to apply one or more tools as part of a self-reflective practice for clinician well-being.
- Integrate client-friendly visual or metaphor-based assessments into different stages of therapy without extensive theoretical preparation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in enhancing both client outcomes and therapist sustainability.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
02:00 PM EDT - 03:00 PM EDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
LaShawn Williams, EdD, LCSW
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
CE Approvals
National Board for Certified Counselors
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CE Process Info
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- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
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