Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed in Virginia and Maryland
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Adult,
Adolescent and Child Mental Health Nursing
Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor
Certified by the American Holistic Nurses Association
Certified in EMDR
Education
Colorado Center for Healing Touch
1991-1995
American Hypnosis Training Academy 1992
Family Therapy Catholic University 1983
MSN with Honors George Mason University 1982
BSN with honors George Mason University 1977
Advanced Pharmacology course, University of Washington 2006
Providing
Performance Coaching with EMDR. Eye Movement
Desensitization
is a process designed to eliminate reactivity to stimuli which
impede performance. Rapid change in behavior patterns occurs following
desensitization with installation of positive beliefs.
Mind-body Psychotherapy with
Alternative Modalities
including hypnosis, guided imagery, journaling, flower essences, and
aromatherapy,
music and voice, expressive arts -- emphasis on Self-Care
Healing Touch Therapy and Instruction
Health and Wellness Consultation
for Individuals, Families, Groups and Corporations
Experience
Private Practice since 1987
Reston and Herndon
Fair Oaks Family Counseling and Consultation Center
Mount Vernon Center for Community Mental Health
National Institutes of Health Nursing Department
Fairfax Hospital, Florence Crittenton Home
Honors
February 1996 Washingtonian Magazine
"The New Medicine: Can It Help You?"
Noted Practitioner of Alternative Health
NIH Quality Award for Sustained Performance 1984
Affiliations
American Holistic Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Virginia Nurses Association
Healing Touch International
Unitarian Universalist Church
Northern Virginia Youth Services Coalition
Presentations
Invited National Speaker on Alternative
and Traditional Topics -- on Radio and TV
Languages
English and German
Insurance
Accepts Human Affairs International,
Aetna, VBH, Principal Behavioral Care, CMG, Greenspring Valley, fee for
service, and more.
Responsible referrals made to associates who may be part of other PPOs
or HMOs.
