Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
License Number:  CA PSY8611

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
M.A., Counseling Psychology, San Francisco State University
B.A., Social Science, San Francisco State University
Clinical Psychology Internship, Department of Psychiatry, SF General Hospital

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE PRACTICE -  [Licensed Clinical Psychologist]
Psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families, and groups
Psychological assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and social functioning

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY – [Licensed School Psychologist for life]
Assessment, evaluation and counseling of  K-12 students for special impacted programs. Consultation with mental health professionals, parents and educators

AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS

Former Member of the California’s Board of Psychology
Ford Foundation Fellowship with Washington Internships in Education
Life Membership in the Association of Black Psychologists
Life Membership in the UC Berkeley Alumni Association
Member of Toastmasters International

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong in problem-focused interventions and engagement of resistant clients
Spanish bilingual multicultural background
Skilled in working collaboratively with professional treatment teams and cognitive behavioral modalities

Experience with the following:

• Intake interviews; clinical and psychological assessment; referrals
• DSM IV disorders including major affective, and disorders of childhood
• Evaluation of Bariatric surgery candidates
• Evaluation of elders’ competency to manage personal affairs
• Couples therapy

PUBLICATIONS

Adelman, Howard, William Thomas, Thomas O’Connor, and Jeff Thomas (2004) Report of the Work Group Focused on Human Diversity, California Board of Psychology, Sacramento, CA

Thomas, William A. (2000) Larry P. Revisited:  IQ Testing of African Americans, California Publishing Company, San Francisco

Thomas, William A. (Editor) JRT Newsletter, A bi-annual genealogical publication.595 Buckingham Way, Suite 303,  San Francisco, CA  94132-1707

Williams, Robert L. (2008). “William A. Thomas, An Autobiographical Sketch,”  In History of The Association of Black Psychologists (Edited by Robert L. Williams) Author House Publishing Company, Bloomington, Indiana, p. 373.