About the Practice
A Practice Built on Compassion and Expertise
Williams Coaching and Counseling, PLLC was founded on a simple belief: every person deserves a space to be heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward wholeness.
Our Story
Where Calling Meets Credential
Williams Coaching and Counseling, PLLC grew out of a deep conviction that professional expertise and genuine human compassion are not mutually exclusive — they are most powerful when combined.
Founded by J. Dawson Williams, the practice brings together decades of experience in ministry, counseling, and coaching to serve individuals navigating life's most challenging seasons.
Whether you are facing a personal crisis, seeking clarity about your future, or working through long-standing patterns, this practice offers a grounded, evidence-informed, and deeply human approach to healing and growth.
honored to serve
J. Dawson Williams
D.Min., NCC, LMFT, BCC
Founder & Lead Practitioner
J. Dawson Williams is US Army retired, Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, National Certified Counselor, and Board Certified Coach with an earned Doctor of Ministry degree. His work spans individual counseling, life coaching, pastoral care, and leadership development.
Dawson brings a rare combination of clinical training and spiritual depth to his practice. He is committed to meeting each client with warmth, honesty, and the kind of steady presence that makes real change possible.
Placing special emphasis on offering Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) honoring the whole person, including the spiritual dimensions of human experience that so often go unaddressed in traditional clinical settings.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Every person who comes to us is met with genuine care, not clinical detachment.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in every interaction and every session.
Excellence
Our credentials reflect a commitment to ongoing learning and the highest quality of care.
Wholeness
We believe healing is holistic — mind, body, and spirit are all part of the journey.
Let's Start the Conversation
You don't have to have it all figured out before reaching out. We'll meet you right where you are.