Gwendolyn R. Williams, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C.

Education:

  • M.A. Professional Counseling, South University, 2010williams
  • B.S. Education, Armstrong Atlantic State University, 2005
  • B.A. Mass Communication, Savannah State College, 1992

Credentials:

  • Certified Gatekeeper Instructor, QPR Institute, 2010
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia, 2014
  • Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Georgia, 2011
  • National Certified Counselor, 2013

Experience:

  • Staff Counselor, Counseling Center, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, 2011 - Present
  • Graduate Intern Counselor, Office of Counseling and Disability Services, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, 2009-2010
  • Mental Health Clinician, Advantage Counseling Services, Savannah, GA, 2009

Professional Interests:

  • Non-traditional and First-Generation College Students
  • Multicultural Counseling
  • Relationship Concerns
  • Stress and Academic Concerns

Current Activities:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Ongoing pursuit of opportunities for continued professional development

Professional Affiliations:

  • American College Counseling Association (ACCA), 2011-present
  • American Counseling Association (ACA), 2011-present
  • Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA), 2011-present

Civic Organizations:

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, 2009

Personal Hobbies:

  • Travel
  • Theater
  • Mentor/Youth Advocate
  • Spending time with family and friends

Email atgwenwilliams@valdosta.edu

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