Peter Williams is a licensed professional counselor associate (LPCA) with over 15 years of experience in management, teaching, and mental health counseling. He has a strong background in evidence-based practices such as trauma-informed therapy, EMDR certification, and experience treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Williams is skilled in understanding clients, building relationships, and creating tailored treatment plans to promote their health and wellness.

1. Peter Williams, MS, LPCA
47 Rollingwood Dr. SE
Concord, NC 28025
716 949 3842
peterwilliamsmhc@gmail.com
letson@me.com
Professional Profile
Seasoned professional with accomplished track record of high levels of service and one-to-one interaction. Sharp
ability to provide keen therapeutic insight. Commitment to promote the health and wellness of each individual client
and their families. Innovative use of resources tailored to specific clients. Skilled understanding of evidence-based
practices, clinical research and a history of leadership skills in diverse applications.
Management – Significant past experience in retail management provides skills necessary to lead or be an integral part of any team.
Knowledgeable in many business areas including sourcing supplies, payroll management, daily operations, brand growth and digital marketing.
Therapeutic Services – Significant ability to connect and build relationships with diverse populations including non-native English speakers.
Strong background in trauma informed therapy including EMDR certification. Strict adherence to professional ethical standards. Treatment
specialties include depression, anxiety, PTSD and other trauma.
Communication and Leadership – Distinct ability to understand communicate complex ideas to diverse populations including non-native
English speakers. Have built lasting relationships with past students, mentees and their families as well as a rich history of relationships with retail
customers.
Experience
JLS Publishing- Charlotte, NC October 2015-April 2016
eBay Department Head
• Formulate business strategy for growth and innovation in independent line of business at liquidation firm
• Research pricing and listing options for a large variety of goods
• Product photography
• Supervise two person staff
• Report weekly figures, trends, threats and plans to management
Rite Touch Cleaning Services- Charlotte, NC June 2015-October 2015
Digital Marketing Consultant
• Formulate business strategy for growth in digital media markets
• Formulate hiring strategy for new employees
• Conduct interviews for open positions
• Devise and oversee marketing plan for business growth
Global Mate- Seoul Korea and Flushing NY June 2015-August 2015
English Teacher
• One to one English language skills training and support for 10-18 students weekly
• Formulate individual learning plan for each student within company curriculum
• Maintain records of progress and difficulties for each student
• Submit daily reports on progress of students
Buffalo Jewelry and Loan – Tonawanda, NY June 2013-April 2015
Assistant Store Manager
• Schedule and Manage sales staff of 5-15
• Coordinate promotions and marketing
• Design, develop and implement inventory plan for online sales of $700,000
• Oversaw business growth from < $200,000 to >$2,000,000
• Responsible for daily accounting of assets in excess of $1,500,000
Mapleview Center – Amherst, NY February 2014-August 2014
Mental Health Counselor
• Provide individual therapeutic services to Erie county residents through weekly caseload of 2-10 clients
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of individuals in the context of their daily lives
• Develop and implement a collaborative individual treatment plan for each client
• Screen appropriateness of EMDR therapy
• Administer EMDR, CBT and Solution focused therapies from trauma informed perspective

2. Cleveland Hill Family Resource Center – Cheektowaga, NY September 2013-February2014
Mental Health Counselor (Intern)
• Individual and team family counseling in the Brief Solution Focused model
• Provide family therapeutic services
• Weekly caseload of 2-5 families
• Developed and implemented collaborative individual treatment plans for each family
• Coordinated with team members
State University of New York at Buffalo – Buffalo, NY January 2013-December 2013
Mentor
• One to one academic skills training and support for student athletes
• Led weekly training meetings with fellow mentors for continuing education
• Formulate individual skills plan for 4-6 clients
Niagara University– Lewiston, NY September 2012-May 2013
Mental Health Counselor (Intern)
• Provide individual and group counseling to the students of the university
• Weekly caseload of 5-12 individual clients
• Developed and implemented collaborative individual treatment plan for each client
• Developed and implemented alcohol education training group
Alzheimer’s Association – Williamsville, NY September 2010-September 2011
Intern 9/2010-5/2011 Program Coordinator 6/2011-9/2011
• One to one counseling for Helpline
• Educational training presentation for sensitivity to persons with dementia
• Educational training presentation overview for caregivers of persons with dementia
• Leader of community respite program
• Early stage group leader
State University of New York at Buffalo- Buffalo, NY January 2010-May 2010
Teaching Assistant
• TA for two sections of PSY 101, 825 Students
• Implemented and trained other TA’s in software upgrade for student clickers
• Ran study group in office hours resulting in several student success stories
Twin Village Music- Lancaster, NY May 2002-September 2009
Floor Manager/ Educational Representative/ Outbound Rental Collections
• Educational road representative for 15 schools
• Manage sales staff
• Design, develop and implement inventory plan for Fender Musical Instruments, Yamaha Sound Corporation, Fulltone pedal effects,
Boss/Roland pedal effects
• Co-schedule and manage weekly lesson schedule for over 300 students taking music lessons
• Collection outbound phone calls for over 2300 rentals each year June-Sept.
• Coordinate off site repair facility for incoming/outgoing repairs
• Responsible for daily accounting of assets in excess of $1.5 million
Education and Certifications – AA, BA, MS, LPCA
North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors September 2016
LPCA (A12574)
State University of New York at Buffalo July 2014
EMDR Basic Certification
State University of New York at Buffalo February 2014
Masters in Mental Health Counseling
State University of New York at Buffalo May 2011
Bachelor of Psychology and Community Mental Health Summa Cum Laude
Erie Community College May 2009
AA Psychology Summa Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association
EMDR International Association
References and full CV available upon request