Macy Williamson, Ph.D., LPC

• B.S. (Texas Tech University)
• M.Ed. (Texas Tech University)
• Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)

• COU5314 Assessment of Individuals and Families
• COU5353 Psychopathology of Individuals and Families
• COU5363 Group Psychotherapy
• COU5364 Crisis Counseling
• COU5385 Multicultural Counseling
• COU5392 Counseling Internship I
• COU5393 Counseling Internship II

Dr. Williamson is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Lubbock Christian University teaching graduate counseling courses. Publications and conference presentations include topics on stress; counseling across generations; career; cyberbullying; adolescents and leadership; grief; human trafficking; addiction; military; and ethics.  

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. Dr. Williamson has a passion for developing strong leaders in the community. She is a member of local, state, and national counseling associations. As a counselor she specializes in working with children, teenagers, college students, teachers, and women. She has worked for a medical clinic, school district, and counseling center. She is passionate about counseling college students (undergraduate and graduate), teachers, and women.

Research Interests:

• School district employee stress and self-care
• Trauma informed care for survivors of abuse and human trafficking
• Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
• College students' well-being and stress management 
• At-risk students and families in the community and school settings

Professional Memberships:

• ACA
• TCA
• SACES

Publications:

Hicks, J., Brown, D., Williamson, M., Moyer, M. (2024). Solution focused teaching: An evidence-based integration between teaching and theory. Journal of Counselor Practice, 15(1): 31-59.

Hicks, J., Berry, S., Le Clair, B., Corvette, M., Waltz, M. (January 2019). Investigators of cyber-bullying: A new strategy for new players. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 14(2), 217-228. DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2018.1564410

Hicks, J., Williamson, M., Brown, D., Moyer, M. (In review). Solution focused teaching: An evidence-based integration between teaching, theory, and practice. Journal of Counselor Practice.

Book Chapters 

Williamson, M., Brown, D., & Hicks, J. (2023). Chapter 7 – Advertising. In Jennings, S. L., Jennings, S.L., & Hicks, J. Building a private counseling practice: Nuts and bolts of running an ethical and profitable business. Cognella. (In process)

Brown, D., Williamson, M. & Hicks, J. (2023). Chapter 18 – Diversifying your practice. In Jennings, S. L., Jennings, S.L., & Hicks, J. Building a private counseling practice: Nuts and bolts of running an ethical and profitable business. Cognella. (In process)

Waltz, M., Jennings, L., Jennings, S., & Hicks, J. (May 2020). Chapter 2: Trait and decision-based theories. In J. Hicks, B. Flamez, & M. Mayorga, editors, Career counseling: Theory, Practice, and Application. San Diego, CA: Cognella.

Presentations:

Williamson, M., Penner, A., Winkelman, L. (2023, March). Glow up! Career counseling strategies to improve your treatment planning with gen-z clients. Workshop presented to members of the West Texas Counseling Association, Lubbock, TX. 

Waltz, M., Parks, J., Spears, T. (2021, June). Stress management and self-care training. Training presented to the Lubbock ISD staff, Lubbock, TX.

Brown, D., Hicks, J., Waltz, M. (2019, February). Ethics on fleek: How to make ethics engaging and fun for counselors-in-training. Workshop presented at the annual Law and Ethics Conference, New Orleans, LA.