Amy Williamson, LICSW
Counselor - Appointed 2019
Graduate Degrees
- J.D. University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law
- MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work
Undergraduate Degree
- B.A. in Political Science, State University of New York at Albany
Honors & Awards
- Layperson of the Year Award from Rick Marcotte Central School, June 2019
Best VCS Moment
The warm welcome I received from faculty and students on my first day at VCS!
Inspirational Quote
Let your smile change the world but don’t let the world change your smile.
Hobbies & Interests
Singing, hiking, camping, reading, baking and spending time with my family, friends and dog Bodie.
Brief Biography
My interest in becoming a counselor began when I was an undergraduate student volunteering at a hospital and working a part-time job in an underprivileged neighborhood. These positions exposed me to children experiencing abuse and other trauma. This led me to pursue a dual degree in Law and Social Work. After completing both programs, I found my strengths and passion lay not in prosecuting these crimes but in counseling and advocating for the children experiencing them. I have over eighteen years of experience as a counselor, including experience in case management, crisis intervention, education, training and administration. Through positions in urban, rural, public and private settings, I have used my counseling skills to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, those coping with great loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges as well as stress management. I feel honored to be joining and bringing these skills and experiences to the wonderful community at Vermont Commons School.