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Dr. Katharine Adams Portrait

Dr. Katharine Adams

Professor of Counselor Education

  • Ph.D in Counseling Psychology and Human Systems
    Florida State University (2007)
  • M.S. in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
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  • B.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences
    University of Florida (1997)

Teaching Fields: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Counseling Theories; Counseling Skills and Techniques; Psychopathology and Diagnosis; Practicum and Internship.

Katharine S. Adams is a professor of Counselor Education. She received her PhD in Counseling Psychology and Human Systems from Florida State University. She is a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor, and certified professional counselor supervisor. She teaches graduate level courses including counseling theories, counseling skills and techniques, and psychopathology and diagnosis; and supervises clinical experiences including practicum and internship.Scholarship interests include education and supervision, mindfulness and wellbeing, neurodiversity and college student adjustment.

 Recent publications or presentations:

Adams, K. S., Arrastia-Chishom, M., Cakmakci, H., & Cunningham, T. (2025, October). Educating Counselors for the Future: Skills that Transcend the Screen [Presentation]. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Philidelphia, PA.

Cakmakci, H., Ciloglu Cakmakci, N., Arrastia-Chisholm, M. C., & Adams, K. S. (2025). Rooted in the
Nature: Understanding Nature-Based Play Therapy. In Bill Owenby & Katherine Campbell (Eds), Starting Off in the Right Lane: A Guide to Certifications and Trainings for the Mental Health Professional (pp. 1-14). Arizona: ONBLLC Publishing.

Arrastia-Chisholm, M. C., Adams, K. S., Cakmakci, H., & Cunningham, T. (2024). Mindfulness and yoga: Contemporary behavior therapy. International Journal of Positivity & Well-Being, 2(1), 45-57.
DOI:

Cakmakci, H., Karayigit, C., Arrastia-Chisholm, M., & Cunningham, T., Adams, K. S. (2024, November). Empowering school counselors with clinical supervision and exploring practical strategies [Poster]. Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Dallas, TX.Downing, C. O., Jr.,

Adams, K., & Noll, K. (2024, March). Examining internal organizational factorsinfluencing teachers’ mental health. [Poster] 70th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

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    ksadams@valdosta.edu

    Office Hours:

    Mondays & Wednesdays: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    2113 Converse Hall