Shyra Williams, LMSW, ACTP

Program Director

Shyra Williams is a Michigan native. She began her career as an MSW Intern for the Children’s Advocacy Center and knew immediately this was what she wanted to do with her life's work. Shyra graduated with her MSW from Grand Valley State University in 2004. Since then, Shyra has received extensive training focused on the impacts of trauma on the brain and body. Her passion is expressive arts and she is trained in TF-CBT, EMDR, CFTSI, and SMART, and regularly utilizes play, art, and sand tray during therapy. Shyra enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Outdoors is where she recharges and you can find her with her family or friends enjoying time on the lakeshore.