Diversity and Inclusion Education Consultant
Nia Project
Assistant Professor
Spelman College Department of Psychology
Biography
She/Her/Hers
Dr. Watson-Singleton is a faculty member with the Nia Project. She completed her predoctoral internship with Emory University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in June of 2016. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. Her research has focused on understanding how gender, race and socioeconomic status intersect to shape African American women’s psychological help-seeking attitudes, behaviors and psychological outcomes (e.g., elf-efficacy, depression, anxiety). She also examines ways to culturally adapt existing mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions to address the psychological and physical health disparities experienced by diverse communities. Clinically, she has a particular interest in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety and trauma symptoms. Dr. Watson-Singleton has received extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Skills Training (MST), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).