Billy Word, Jr., M.S.W.

Billy was hired at Virginia Tech in 2021.  He is currently dividing his time between the Cook Counseling Center and VT Athletics.  Billy earned Associates degrees in Biomedical Technology and Human Services before obtaining his B.S. in Human Services from Old Dominion University.  He went on to earn his Masters of Social Work from Arizona State University. He is also a 6-year Army veteran. Billy’s professional interests include conflict resolution, problem solving, depression, anxiety, racial battle fatigue, mindfulness, and existentialism with a client-centered approach.