Faculty: Lucas Silva, PsyD
Lucas Silva, PsyD
Assistant Professor, Counseling and Behavioral Health Department
Associate Director, ADEPT Center
Dr. Lucas Silva is an alum of William James College's MA in Clinical Mental Health Program and the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program. He has accumulated clinical experiences working with imprisoned individuals, adults with substance use disorders, college students, and justice-involved youth. He is trained in motivational interviewing techniques and psychoeducational evaluations.
| Degree | Major/Emphasis | Institution | |
| PsyD | Clinical Psychology | William James College | 2023 |
| MA | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | William James College | 2019 |
| BA | Psychology | Boston University | 2017 |
Courses
- FS612 - Forensic Mental Health Counseling
- RS610 - Research and Program Evaluation
- CN515 - Substance Use and Addiction Evaluation and Treatment
- PS635 - Professional Issues and Ethics
- GR501 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
- CN520 - Psychopathology
Research and Practice Interests
- Opioid Overdose Prevention
- Substance Use Treatment and Assessment
- Correctional Counseling
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider
Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities
- Associate Director - Alcohol and Drug Education in Psychology Training (ADEPT) Center, William James College
Prior Experience
- Maine State Prison
- Boston Juvenile Court Clinic
- Various Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
Professional Affiliations
- AP-LS