Meet the founders
PTI was founded by experienced mental health professionals and educators committed to helping counselors prepare for professional practice and licensure.
Bonnie M. Bullard, Ph.D., LMHC
Co-Founder35 years in counseling and special education, faculty at Boston College and adjunct faculty at Lesley University, and co-developer of the licensure workshops and the Handbook.
Linda L. Lawless, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Co-FounderOwner of The Professional Practice Institute, author of two Wiley books on building a practice, and founder of the MMCEP continuing education program.
Midge Williams, MA, LMHC
Co-FounderFormer MaMHCA Executive Director (from 1996), 33 years in clinical practice, AMHCA Past President, and co-developer of the workshops and study materials.
Deborah Bergstrom
Co-FounderPTI partner and production manager, with over 35 years of administrative support to mental health agencies and owner of Professional Billing Services.