Candice Williams

Candice Williams is the current Director of Mind Health & Wellness for the Boston Celtics. Prior to their current role, Candice served as an Athletic Counselor for The Ohio State University Department of Athletics from August 2019 to August 2022. Candice has also worked as a Program Manager for The Trust (powered by the NFLPA) from July 2014 to July 2019 and as a Psychotherapist for Childrens Safe Harbor from January 2011 to November 2013. In addition, Candice has experience in athletic compliance, having served as an Athletic Compliance Assistant for Sam Houston State University from January 2014 to July 2014 and as an Undergraduate Advising Coordinator for the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University from January 2008 to December 2010.

Candice Williams has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from Sam Houston State University, an MA in Community Counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Candice Williams is certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor by the District of Columbia Board of Professional Counseling, a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, and a National Certified Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Candice Williams also has certification from Livingworks Education USA as an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer-Provisional Certification.

Some of their coworkers include Trent Barter - Facility Manager, Austin Ainge - Assistant General Manager, and Mike Zarren - VP, Basketball Operations & Team Counsel. Candice Williams reports to Brad Stevens, President, Basketball Operations. Some individuals on their team include Nick Sang - Physical Therapist, Patrick Chasse - Physical Therapist.