Biography
Sam R. Williams, PhD (California School of Professional Psychology ¨C San Diego) is Professor of Counseling at ÐǿՂ÷ý in Wake Forest, North Carolina where he has taught for 21 years. He was in private practice in Lake Charles, LA for 10 years as a licensed clinical psychologist and has been counseling for 40 years. He loves his wife, Mindy; his three sons and daughter; North Wake Church where he is an elder; and Brasil. He tolerates and funds his wife¡¯s 2 cats and 2 dogs.
Education
BS, University of Arizona
MA California School of Professional Psychology
PhD California School of Professional Psychology
Professional/Academic Experience
Williams Consultant and Counseling
? ? ?Private Practice Counseling; 2000-Present
ÐǿՂ÷ý, Wake Forest, NC
? ? Professor of Counseling (Retired), Part-Time; August 2023- Present
ÐǿՂ÷ý, Wake Forest, NC
? ? Professor of Counseling, Coordinator of M.A. in Biblical Counseling; January 2000-July 2023
Converting Hearts Ministries, Raleigh, NC
? ? ?Clinical Director; 2012¨C2023?
The Summit Church, Durham NC
? ? ?Consultant and counselor; 2010¨C2011
The Psychology Clinic of Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA
? ? ?Private Practice; 1989¨C1999?
Youth Services of Southwest Louisiana
? ? ?Director; 1989-1999?
Victor Residential Centers/Chaparral Treatment Center, Colton, CA
? ? ?Coordinator of Clinical Services and Chief Clinician; 1987-1989?
San Bernardino Family Services Agency
? ? ?Part-time Private Contractor; 1987-1988
Oak Glen, Inc., Ramona, CA
? ? ?Social Worker; 1983-1987
Green Valley Ranch, Ramona, CA
? ? ?Residential Therapist; 1982-1983
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital, Chula Vista, CA
? ? ?Ten-month internship; 1980-1981?
Carlsbad Unified School District, Carlsbad, NM
? ? ?Ten month internship; 1979-1980?
Family Alcoholism Counseling and Educational Services?(FACES)
? ? ?Nine month internship 12 hours/week; 1978-1979?
Palo Verde Psychiatric Hospital, Tucson, AZ
? ? ?Mental Health Technician; 1977-1978?
Arizona Training Program for the Developmentally Disabled, Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
? ? ?Behavioral Program Trainer; 1976-1977?
Ministry/Missions Experience
Elder at North Wake Baptist Church, Wake Forest, NC
Memberships
Board Member, Boys and Girls Village
Advisory Board Member, At. Patrick¡¯s Hospital Cardiovascular Fitness Center
Advisory Board Member, Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council
Medical Staff Affiliate at Charter Hospital of Lake Charles, St. Patrick¡¯s Hospital, Lake Area Medical Center
Fulp Chair Professor of Biblical Counseling