William Hitt

Bio

In November 2023, William Hitt joined NC State as the embedded counselor supporting the well-being and mental health of students in the College of Natural Resources and the College of Education. He has extensive experience helping students manage anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict, relationships, grief, anger and crisis situations. He also supports students with test anxiety, time management, study skills and productivity.

Hitt describes his counseling style as a blend of person-centered, cognitive and relational-cultural approaches. He previously worked as a counselor at Pitt Community College and East Carolina University’s College of Nursing and served as the embedded counselor for athletics at North Carolina Central University.

Outside of work, Hitt enjoys visiting scenic locations, attending arts festivals, trying new restaurants and playing board and video games. He also enjoys reading nonfiction, watching films and listening to music. He and his wife care for two lively, spoiled cats.

Area(s) of Expertise

Hitt provides counseling using an eclectic approach with a client-centered foundation, incorporating concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, logotherapy, relational-cultural therapy and family systems theory developed by Murray Bowen. He is expanding his training to include techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.