Colin Adams

Colin Adams is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at Shaw University’s Department of Psychology, bringing expertise in clinical mental health counseling, school psychology, and criminal justice. With 13 years of prior teaching experience at Saint Augustine’s University, he focuses on mentoring students in Personality Psychology and History of Psychology courses.

• Education: Graduate degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology, and Criminal Justice from Hampton University.

His professional work spans family counseling, juvenile justice, and gang prevention, rooted in therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Adams emphasizes W.E.B. DuBois’ philosophy, aiming to mold future mental health professionals who will transform communities.