| Occupation | Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MA Counselling — University of Texas at Austin |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing |
| Registration | Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (LPC82341) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Marcus Williams — Texas-licensed professional counsellor (LPC) and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist based in Austin, USA. A US Army veteran himself, Marcus specializes in veterans' mental health, combat-related PTSD, and substance use disorders. He brings both professional expertise and lived experience to his work with service members, veterans, and their families.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Combat PTSD & military sexual trauma | EMDR |
| Substance use & addiction | MI, CBT, EMDR |
| Moral injury | EMDR, CBT |
| Transition to civilian life | CBT, MI |
| Anger & emotional regulation | CBT, EMDR |
| Family reintegration after deployment | CBT, EMDR |
Marcus brings a direct, no-nonsense therapeutic style that resonates with veterans and first responders. He combines EMDR for trauma processing with CBT for practical coping skills and Motivational Interviewing for addressing ambivalence about change. His own military background gives him a deep understanding of military culture and the unique challenges of service-related trauma.
He offers in-person sessions in Austin and telehealth for clients across Texas.