Biography
Sam R. Williams, Professor of Counseling (Retired) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina where he 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
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Professor of Counseling (Retired), Part-Time; August 2023- Present
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Professor of Counseling, Coordinator of M.A. in Biblical Counseling; January 2000-July 2023
Converting Hearts Ministries, Raleigh, NC
Clinical Director; 2012–2023
The Summit Church, Durham NC
Consultant and counselor; 2010–2011
The Psychology Clinic of Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA
Private Practice; 1989–1999
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
Awards/Achievements
Academic Scholarships for undergraduate studies Ouachita Baptist University and University of Arizona
Academic scholarship at California School of Professional Psychology
Dean’s Honor List at University of Arizona
Passed oral defense of dissertation with honors at California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego
Invited to present at local hospitals, schools and churches and participate on panels discussing various topics related to the treatment of children and adolescents, marriage and infidelity, gambling addiction, stress management, and homosexuality.
Creator and Host of “Redeemed Psychology,” a 30 to 45 minute radio program on KOJO in Lake Charles, a combined didactic-interactive ministry to the Christian radio community.
Ordained to the gospel ministry by Trinity Baptist Church Lake Charles, LA July 30, 2000
Recipient of the annual faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, SEBTS, August, 2011
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