Sheldon Uriah Kay

PhD Student in Couple and Family Therapy, Working as a Teaching Assistant

Sheldon Uriah Kay is provisionally licensed student therapist serving individuals, couples, and families.

McPhaul Center
202 Carlton St
Athens, GA 30602

Education

Degree	Field of Study	Institution	Graduation
Bachelor of Arts	Theatre and Communications	Nebraska Wesleyan University
Master of Science	Clinical Mental Health Counseling	National Louis University Chicago

Research

As a graduate teaching assistant in the Human Development and Family Science department, I am currently pursuing a doctorate in Couples and Family Therapy. My research interests lie in studying how racial discrimination and historical trauma impact the relational dynamics and mental health outcomes among African American couples. I believe that repeated exposure to trauma can negatively affect couple relationships, which can, in turn, affect families and ultimately impact community growth and vitality. I am committed to exploring this area of trauma and finding beneficial interventions that can empower couples to cope better with the challenges of their daily lives and promote family and community stability.

Teaching

I provide lecture assistance for Dr. Maria Bermudez in HDFS 2200 Introduction to Life Span.

Prior Professional Positions

Organization	Title	Years of Service
Human Development Family Science Couple & Family Therapy	Teaching Assistant	Current
Aspire Clinic	Practicum Clinician	Current
Alan Behrman & Associates	Therapist	Current

Advisory Committee

Dr. Elizabeth Wieling

Job Description

I assist Dr. Maria Bermudez with testing, grading, scheduling, lecture aids, and lecturing for her undergraduate and graduate course load.

I serve as a practicum clinician in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences Aspire Clinic, aiding individuals, couples, and families.

I work as a therapist at Alan Behrman & Associates, collaborating with individuals, couples, and families to achieve their desired therapeutic goals.