Raymond Carson, PhD, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Worden School Building, Room 17
210-528-6826
rcarson@ollusa.edu
Areas of Expertise
I am a retired U.S. Army behavioral health officer. I have expertise in military trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression. Additionally, marriage counseling, anger management, and imaginal exposure.
Teaching Philosophy
I provide an atmosphere for students where they can learn and progress in a safe environment. The main objective is learning and ensuring positive outcomes.
Outside Interests
Writing and podcasting. Providing an opportunity to get my voice and message to the masses.
Certifications and Memberships
Training and Certifications
United States Army Department of Defense (DOD):
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Comprehensive training on posttraumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety
- Prolonged Exposure: Comprehensive, integrated approach to addressing posttraumatic stress disorder with active duty military service members and their significant other
- Cognitive Processing Therapy: Comprehensive approach in addressing posttraumatic stress disorder and adjustment disorder with active duty military service members.
- Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy: Comprehensive approach in addressing, identifying irrational beliefs and negative thought patterns that may lead to emotional or behavioral issues with active duty military service members.
Professional Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- National Association of Social Workers
Licensure
- License Clinical Social Worker
Awards
- Volunteer of the Year Timberwilde Elementary
Education
- PhD - Psychology - Walden University
- Master of Psychology - Psychology, Walden University
- Master of Social Work, Fayetteville State University
- Master of Business Administration, Saint Leo University
- Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Saint Leo University