Shaakira Ford, DSW, LCSW

Shaakira Ford, DSW, LCSW 

Assistant Professor

Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Location: Morehouse Healthcare: Lee Street and Howell Mill
Phone: 404-756-1440
E-mail: saford@msm.edu

Education

POST GRADUATE:
Aurora University
Degree:
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

GRADUATE:
Loyola University Chicago
Degree:
Master of Social Work (MSW)

UNDERGRADUATE:
University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Social Services

Research Interests

Cultural inclusivity in higher education and mental health spaces; Women of Color throughout the life span.

Clinical Interests

Women's wellness issues with a focus on depression and anxiety.

Board Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worke

Publications

Honors and Awards

  • 2016 Social Work Field Supervisor of the Year, Loyola University Chicago at Carthage

Professional Societies

  • Georgia Society of Clinical Social Work