Christian Williams

Christian Williams, Ph.D., LMHC, is an Assistant Professor of Human Services at Assumption University’s D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He teaches courses on addictions, grief, disability, and counseling techniques. His research focuses on trauma-informed practices, substance use recovery, virtual learning, and grief experiences during crises.

• Specializes in clinical psychology and mental health counseling
• Develops trauma-sensitive pedagogical frameworks
• Investigates equity in online education and hybrid classrooms
• Studies grief and bereavement, particularly in stigmatized deaths and pandemic contexts

Williams has received multiple grants, including Faculty Development Grants (2020–2022) and a Summer Honors Fellowship (2022). He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Human Services and contributes to professional societies like the American Psychological Association. His work bridges direct clinical practice with systemic educational reforms.

• Faculty Development Grant Recipient, Assumption University (2022, 2020)
• Summer Honors Fellowship, Assumption University (2022)
• OER Research Fellowship, Open Education Group (2021–2022)