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Articles About Counseling, Choosing Counselors
General Search Engines and Referral Networks for Finding Counselors Nationally

Washington DC, MD, Northern VA Area Counselors

Social Workers, Pastoral Counselors, Psychologists,
Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychotherapists, Talk Therapists, Body Psychotherapists...




Sam Makoul, M Div, CNC   (703) 904-1677   (703) 787-6660
Center for Advanced Health & Wellness
Sterling, VA
Pastoral Counseling. Stress management. See also nutrition
Speaker, Our page of notes from members and Sam's visits to our group.
Volunteered at kNOw MORE CFS, June 2005.


Carlos Durana, PhD, MAc
(703) 620-4509 11417 Tanbark Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
(301) 654-0080  Bethesda, MD
http://www.seasonsinourlife.com/
Life Coaching & Individual and Couples Counseling
Also: Qigong, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, Body Therapy (CranioSacral), Body Psychotherapy

Dan Blymer, LCSW, BCD  (703) 393-9527     (added 5/2011)
8140 Ashton Ave, Suite 100
Manassas, VA 20190
Individual & Couples Counseling and Psychotherapy
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Dan_Blymyer_LCSW_Manassas_Virginia_53333


Marcella Marcey, Ph.D.  (703) 934-8584 (added 5/2011)
9840 Main Street, Suite 203
Fairfax, VA 22031
Individual, Couples, & Family Counseling; Parenting Skills, Grief Counseling, Treatment of Trauma Survivors
Monday – Friday, 1 PM – 9 PM
drmarcey.carepaths.com/pages/547


Riki Alexander  FHE, ISMETA, AmSAT   (202) 363-6568
rikidolph@aol.com E-mail is the best way to contact her.
2943 Tilden Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Practitioner of Somatic Experiencing® - A Naturalistic Approach to Healing Trauma
Body Psychotherapist
Individuals & Couples
Over 30 years experience as body-centered therapist & educator, 11 years practicing SE, Riki is the senior Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner in the Washington, DC area. Focusing on trauma recovery, nervous system stabilization, and the restoration of joy and wholeness. Riki is an AmSAT certified senior teacher of the Alexander Technique, an ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Therapist, and a USABP member (US Association for Body Psychotherapy). She incorporates Arny Mindell's Dreambody Process Work & Authentic Movement into her practice. Riki's greatest joy lies in supporting each client's unique personal process, trusting the creative self-regulation of every nervous system to proceed along its own healing path.
Member comment: "I got so much help from the Somatic Experiencing with Riki!"


Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW  (301) 231-0008
Mona Mendelson, LCSW-C  (240) 354-6704

Pain Management Specialists /Clinical Social Workers
Pain Connection (301) 231-0008
info@painconnection.org
http://www.painconnection.org
Washington Post Jan 4, 2005
Stopping the Hurt: Drug-Free Treatments for Fibromyalgia and More
   Gwenn Herman interviewed

Pain Connection Newsletters


Marilyn Lammert LCSW-C  (301) 951-9645
5117 Manning Drive
Bethesda MD 20814
http://www.marilynlammert.com
Individual therapy and relationship counseling, as well as a "body-mind-spirit" or "holistic" healing approach for some clients depending on their specific needs and preference.  Integrated Kabbalistic Healing (IKH).
"In part because of my own experience of living successfully with chronic illness, I have worked skillfully and compassionately with those challenged by acute or chronic illness, invisible or visible, and with those close to them. Whether you have an illness or are close to someone with an illness, illness is always stressful. Illness can also open the way to healing beyond the physical, leading to deeper and closer relationships and fuller understanding of ourselves."



Fred Friedberg, PhD  (516) 702-4213 (NY) and (860) 619-8069 (CT)
info@lifebalance7.com
Telephone counseling sessions for people with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivities, and related illnesses with a psychologist who emphasizes mind body interactions. In-person (CT) and phone consultations are the same fee of $100 for a 45 minute session (2007) Author of 6 books/CDs for people with CFS and FM. Has CFS. On the Board of Directors for the International Association for CFS/ME.
Book: Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 7 Proven Steps to Less Pain & More Energy June 2006
Book: Do-It-Yourself Eye Movement Techniques for Emotional Healing October 2001
Psychology Stony Brook, NY (631) 632-8252. Behavioral Medicine. Research & Treatment. CFS, FM, EMDR.
Research: Do Support Groups Help People with CFS and FM? A Comparison of Active and Inactive Members
Speaker April 5, 2007 to NoVA CFS/FMS SG and Pain Connection in Bethesda, MD as part of
Spring 2007 Mind Body Medicine Series




Linda Girdner, PhD, LCMFT  (410) 672-0330 or (410) 533-2999
941 Fall Ridge Way, Gambrills MD 21054  (near Annapolis)
Facilitates free support group in Anne Arundel Co. for Pain Connection (301) 231-0008
info@painconnection.org, http://www.pain-connection.org


Mary French, LCSW-C  (301) 873-3959
Lutherville and Columbia MD.
mary@maryfrench.com
Traditional and holistic. Chronic illness, pain, anxiety, & more.
http://www.maryfrench.com
Facilitates free Howard County support group for Pain Connection
Recipient of The Power of Pain Foundation’s 2009 McDowell Pain Advocacy Award


Jodi Brayton, LICSW,  MSW (703) 532-4892 
The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine
6829 Elm Street, Suite 300
McLean VA 22101
(New Address for 2010)

http://kaplanclinic.com/biographical_sketches_jan.html
Has a understanding of how closely interwoven the physical, emotional and spiritual experience of pain can be. Helps to provide relief and restore hope to patients that may be struggling with chronic pain and illness, depression or anxiety. Other areas of expertise include Abuse and Sexual Abuse, Personality Disorders, Adjustment Problems, Life Transitions, Grief and Bereavement
Ms. Brayton's Bio at the Kaplan Center on the Medical Team page



Anne McKay NCC LPC   (703) 328-4937
Sugar Oak Office Retreat
487 Carlisle Drive, 2nd Floor
Herndon, VA 20170
http://www.annemckaycounseling.com
Clinical Psyhcotherapist specializing Adult, Teen & Child Psychotherapy & Chronic Illness Issues. "I am a local Clinical Psychotherapist in the Reston/Herndon who specializes in treating all sorts of chronic illness, including fibromyalgia/CFS.  I have been working with on of your members and others like her to help support these patients and their families through the oft resulting significant mental health sequelea of dealing with this difficult illness."
Recommendation by neurologist, psychiatrist, Reuben Cintron, MD, "Ms. McKay is a therapist in Herndon, VA, who has been instrumental in helping many of my patients assimilate to the psychological consequences of chronic illnesses specifically head injury with postconcussion syndrome, migraines, and other chronic neurological illnesses in my practice.  I have been working for a number of years looking for the perfect fit for my patient's chronic illnesses and I think I finally found it.  She is compassionate, empathetic and very effective at helping patients learn coping strategies.  She has been very good at communicating with me and I look forward to many years of our continued relationship.  She has assimilated very well to a wide range of cases with patients of different educational background, cognitive performance, and illnesses.  I highly recommend her to work with any of your patients and I have told Ms. McKay that I would be honored to serve as a reference source."



Robert Tambone LPC  
(703) 831-8300
Granato Counseling Services, Inc.
1608 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA  22182
http://granatocounseling.com/
Self referred, but has up close experience with FM.
Granato offers groups, couples, individual therapy, Christian based therapy,  Mediation, Reiki and ONLINE counseling. October 2008: Grants available to people with FM for couples therapy.
Counselors available 7 days a week including evenings and weekends.


Dalal Musa MSW LCSW   (703) 532-6220

207 Park Ave, B-3
Falls Church VA 22046
Specializes in working with people with chronic illness.
Facilitates a Pain Connection Support Group in Northern VA


Debra Barbarsky, MA LPC (540) 338-0620 #1
Loudoun Holistic Health Center, 300 E. Main Street, Purcellville VA 20132

Holistic psychotherapy and spiritual counseling offering individuals, couples and families an opportunity to develop conscious awareness of body, mind and spirit to learn to identify and create the lives they want. 
dbabarsky@yahoo.com
Member comment: "good for dealing with both Fibro and Lyme"


Carolyn Schuyler, LCSW (434) 872-0047
Charlottesville, VA
Counseling, stress management classes, support groups.
Program Director, The Women's Initiative


DeAnna Hight, LCSW  (703) 766-5039
4080 Lafayette Center Drive #170, Chantilly VA 20151
Email: deanna.hight AT verizon.net
Member of South Riding Women in Business
Offering individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Assistance is provided in the areas of: chronic illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, anger, stress, behavioral problems, relationships, personal growth, life transitions, and other daily challenges.


Judith E. Pearson, PhD, LPC
 (703) 764-0753
Motivational Strategies, Inc.
5417-C Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22151 (Wheelchair Accessible)
Counseling, Hypnotherapy, Practitioner and Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Emotional Issues - Health Concerns - Phobias - Anxiety - Trauma - Loss - Habit Control - Pain Management
Confidence - Motivation - Performance - Self Improvement - Weight reduction - Smoking Cessation
http://www.engagethepower.com/
Member recommeded the provided guided imagery CD personalized for her, helpful with sleep and FM pain.
How Do You Respond to Praise?
The Ten Most Important Questions You’ll Ever Answer
Improve Your Self-Talk
More Articles


Paula Mintzies, LCSW  (301) 231-5600
One Medicine
6211 Executive Blvd
Rockville, MD 20852
Meditiation, guided imargy, relax response, stress management, has chronic pain herself.
Same office as pain specialists Michael April, MD and Neil Spiegel, DO.



Celeste Campbell PsyD    (703) 691-1326   
10560 Main Street  #507
Fairfax VA 22030
Profile
Clinical Psychology Services, PC
http://www.clinicalpsychologyservices.com/services/
Neuropsychological and psychological testing.
Individual therapy and cognitive rehabilitation.


Martha Whitney LFMT   (540) 631-0999
326 North Royal Ave
Front Royal VA 22630
Speaker
Improving relationships, relieving anxiety and depression, resolving conflicts, building connections, coping with chronic medical conditions, and smoothing life's transitions.  Hypnosis and Hakomi, a body-based psychotherapy.

Anita Bains, MS, RN, CS-P    (410) 302-5446     Phone number updated 07/18
Towson, MD
http://www.anitabains.com/
Therapies: EFT, TFT, BSFF, TAT, EMDR, Heart Math, Meditation, Allergy Antidotes (trained by Sandi Radomski), Imagery, Reiki, Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems, Psychodynamic. Psych-K, Sound Technology.
Specialization: Trauma, chronic pain, medical problems, depression, PTSD, grief, performance enhancement, life threatening illness, anxiety, stress management.
Speaker 03/07
Videos: "Healing PTSD", "E.F.T. (Emotional Freedom Techniques)"


H. Erik Ramsey, APRN, BC (703) 351-3317
Sajeela M. Ramsey, MS, PhD (703) 351-3317
Neurotherapy Associates, Rosslyn Park Place
1655 Fort Myer Drive, Suite 700; Arlington, VA 22209
http://www.NeurotherapyAssociates.com
"Mental fitness for optimum health & enhanced learning."
Biofeedback, psychotherapy and nutritional coaching.
Limited diagnostic testing using standard psychiatric and personality indexes.



Sally Horwatt, PhD      (703) 435-4741
1800 Town Center Dr #216
Reston VA 20190


Anita D Novak, LPC    (703) 437-4920
10400 Eaton Pl, Ste 110
Fairfax VA  22030-2208


Barbara Larremore LCSW    (202) 483-2971
1555 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20036-1111


James Lynch PhD  (410) 321-5781       
606 Baltimore Ave, Towson, MD  21204-4026 
Biofeedback during counseling


Victoria L Solsberry LCSW    (703) 525-5690
3801 Fairfax Dr #14   
Arlington VA 22203-1762 
Speaker


Barbara Cowan,  MSW,  LCSW    (703) 904-0300
429 Carlisle Dr
Herndon VA  20170-4802
Individuals, Couples, Families,  Groups, Child and Adult Psychotherapy



Philip L Briley PHD   (301) 856-1486 
7700 Old Branch Ave Ste B105, Clinton MD  20735-1628

Eileen F Buese  PHD    (301) 365-4375 
8603 Ridge Rd, Bethesda MD  20817-3231

Mary Jo Wilson    (301) 474-1679 
7257 Hanover Pkwy C, Greenbelt MD  20770-3612

Kathy Prudden, LCSW (703) 838-5030
Sexual Assault Response & Awareness (SARA) Program
Office on Women
412 King St. #400, Alexandria VA 22314
Sexual Assault Hotline: 703-683-7273 (Available 24 hours a day)
Domestic Violence Hotline: 703-838-4911 (Available 24 hours a day)


Janet Anderson-Parente, PhD  (410) 337-9666 aka Janet K. Anderson, Ph.D
1212 Brookview Road
Towson, Maryland  21286
Listed on Environmental Illness Resource Doctor List
Maryland State Licensed Psychologist
Comments adapted from Co-Cure Good Doctor List:
Neuro-cognitive testing for CFS patients for SSDI; is listed with local CFS support group (CFIDS Network of Baltimore?); Available for counseling. Compassionate.


Rick Parenté, PhD  (410) 337-9666
1212 Brookview Road
Towson, Maryland  21286
Licensed Psychologist. Individual and group cognitive skills training with traumatically brain injured (TBI) persons since 1980. Co-editor The Journal of Cognitive Technology - The Science of Memory.


Chronic Pain Support Group 

VCU Psychology Department, Center for Psychological Services and Development (804) 828-8069
612-620 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23284
http://www.has.vcu.edu/psy/cpsd
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM, October 12 – December 14, 2006, a new group starts in February 2007
 A  9-week support and psychoeducational group will be offered for adults.
 For people who
·        Struggle with fibromyalgia, headache pain, cancer pain, back pain, pelvic pain or other pain conditions.
·        Have experienced chronic pain for at least 6 months.
·        Would like to learn more about pain management and coping strategies.
·        Would enjoy meeting other people who experience and manage chronic pain.
 Requirements
·        Standard clinic intake interview
·        Pre-group chat (30 mins) with the group leaders before the first meeting
·        Respect for other members & complete confidentiality
·        Fee of $25/meeting; payment plan available
Call or see web for an application
Note: This dept also held a Summer 2006 Mind, Body, Spirit: A program for stress reduction and wellness


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LIFE COACHES


Deb Deporter, CPCC, RCC    (571) 276-5528  (888) 276-1359
126 Sulgrave Ct
Potomac Falls VA 20165
Heartmath and Life Coach. Speaker 2/05
http://www.changeassociatescoaching.com/
Book: Get Your Life Back Today- Overcoming Illness One Day at a Time


Christel Libiot    (301) 372-8718  
Life Coach
Cheltenham, MD
Speaker 12/05 on "Choose the Life you want to Live."
coachchristel@att.net



Mary Bonnet  MEd  CH CEC (703) 582-8719
Appointments at Worldgate Nutrition Center, 13009 Worldgate Drive, Herndon VA 20170

http://www.bonnetunlimitedpotential.com/
CEC = Certified Energy Coach. Personal, Life and Business Coaching. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT), Be Set Free Fast (BSFF), Complex Instant, Allergy Antidotes, Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP), The Reconnection - Reconnective Healing Levels I&II &III, Reiki Level II, Hypnosis for Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Visualization and Biofeedback.


Carlos Durana, PhD, MAc
(703) 620-4509 11417 Tanbark Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
(301) 654-0080  Bethesda, MD 
http://www.seasonsinourlife.com/
Life Coaching & Individual and Couples Counseling
Also: Qigong,
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, Body Therapy (CranioSacral)
Workshop: Reclaiming Life Through Chronic Illness


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COGNITIVE REHABILATION SPECIALISTS

Article:
Neurocognitive Problems and the CFS Student - Miller Iger
Youth Allied by CFIDS, Spring 1996


Practitioners:

Joan L. Green, M.A. CCC-SLP  (301) 602-2899  (800) IST-2550  (added April 2008)
Innovative Speech Therapy
11215 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854
The office number is (301) 765-9198. Call the number above for inquiries, appointments.
Office is
just a few minutes from the River Road Beltway exit.
"I am a speech-language pathologist and have spent the last 25 or so years working with people who have a variety of communication, learning and cognitive challenges. My specialty is the use of technology along with a holistic 'life participation' approach. I offer short-term intensive therapy as well as distance coaching and training.  I have worked with a few of internist Dr. Pocinki's patients who seem to benefit from my approach." - Joan Green
Author -
Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment: The Clinician's Guide
Dr Pocinki's comment, "I found a a speech therapist by training, who was equally frustrated that speech therapists working with cognitively impaired patinets were using techniques that were 30 years old.  Joan Green just spent 4 years compiling various electronic resources, published  in June 2007.  Though much of it is geared toward kids with learning disabilities and adults with neurological diseases, there are some things that are applicable to CFS patients.  She was interested in learning about CFS, and has seen a few of my patients, mostly for one-time consults to help develop a plan for them and focus their recovery efforts.   Of course, the cognitive problems are one of the hardest things to treat, so just having some options is a big plus."



Luann Jacobs, MA-CCC/SLP RMT    (202) 833-5055
Center for Integrative Medicine
908 New Hampshire Ave #200, Wash, DC 20037
luann@reikipartners.org
http://www.integrativemedicinedc.com/p172.html
Certified + licensed Speech & Language Pathologist,
specializing in adult rehabilitation & cognitive retraining in functional environments.
Offers Reiki sessions for stress reduction.



Celeste Campbell, Psy.D.    (703) 691-1326   
10560 Main Street  #507
Fairfax VA 22030
Profile
Clinical Psychology Services, PC
http://www.clinicalpsychologyservices.com/services/

Neuropsychological and psychological testing.
Individual therapy and cognitive rehabilitation.


Rick Parenté, PhD
 (410) 337-9666
1212 Brookview Road
Towson, Maryland  21286
Maryland State Licensed Psychologist.
Individual and group cognitive skills training with traumatically brain injured (TBI) persons since 1980. Co-editor The Journal of Cognitive Technology - The Science of Memory. Director for Memory Rehabilitation at PMI Memoryzine, The source for memory health and fitness. Cognitive rehabilitation therapy for 20 + years. His research and theory interests include particular emphasis on group cognitive skills training for brain injured clients. Since1986, served as Neuro-psychological Consultant at the Maryland Rehabilitation Center. An active advisory board member of the Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation. Published three books on cognitive rehabilitation and over 50 journal articles on the topic of brain injury rehabilitation.  Professor of Psychology at Towson University in Maryland and adjunct professor of Physiology at the University of Maryland Dental School.   He regularly teaches graduate level coursework in Neuropsychological Assessment and Neurotraining. Recipient of the Health Care Professional of the Year Award in 1996, given by the Governor’s Commission on Treatment of Persons with Disability in Maryland.
The Use of Rhyme and Mnemonics for Teaching Cognitive Skills to Persons with Acquired Brain Injury by Rick Parente, PhD, Janet Anderson-Parente, PhD. Brain Injury Assoc.


Janet Anderson-Parente, PhD  (410) 337-9666 aka Janet K. Anderson, Ph.D
1212 Brookview Road
Towson, Maryland  21286
Listed on Environmental Illness Resource Doctor List
Maryland State Licensed Psychologist
Comments adapted from Co-Cure Good Doctor List:
Neuro-cognitive testing for CFS patients for SSDI; is listed with local CFS support group (CFIDS Network of Baltimore?); Available for counseling. Compassionate.



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HYPNOTHERAPY AND Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)



Fibromyalgia Relief Audio Heal at Home Program - 13 CD Set, Developed by a former FM sufferer


Judith E. Pearson, PhD, LPC
 (703) 764-0753
Motivational Strategies, Inc.
5417-C Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22151 (Wheelchair Accessible)
Counseling, Hypnotherapy, Practitioner and Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Emotional Issues - Health Concerns - Phobias - Anxiety - Trauma - Loss - Habit Control - Pain Management
Confidence - Motivation - Performance - Self Improvement - Weight reduction - Smoking Cessation
http://www.engagethepower.com/
Member recommeded the provided guided imagery CD personalized for her, helpful with sleep and FM pain.
How Do You Respond to Praise?
The Ten Most Important Questions You’ll Ever Answer
Improve Your Self-Talk
More Articles



John T Cox DCH (703) 435-6002
HypnoDream@aol.com
Reston/Herndon VA
http://www.geocities.com/hypnosis_doc/
Master Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapist.
Speaker
Volunteered at KNOW MORE CFS, June 2005



David G Wember MD, PC, DHt      (703) 578-3825

4910 31st St S #A; Arlington VA 22206
and
26 Guy Ct; Rockville MD  20850-3148 (301) 424-4048
http://www.drwember.com
Homeopathy,  Nutritional Medicine,  Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP),
Hypnosis and Guided Visualization,
Mastery University (Anthony Robbins), Mars-Venus (John Gray Workshops)
The Heart and Soul of Homeopathy
Small Remedies in Everyday Practice


Mary Bonnet  MEd  CH CEC (703) 582-8719
Appointments at Worldgate Nutrition Center, 13009 Worldgate Drive, Herndon VA 20170

http://www.bonnetunlimitedpotential.com/
Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis for Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Visualization and Biofeedback, Fibromyalgia Hypnotherapy Associate
Also, CEC = Certified Energy Coach, Personal, Life and Business Coaching.  Complex Instant, EFT, TAT, BSFF, Allergy Antidotes, The Reconnection - Reconnective Healing Levels I&II &III, Reiki Level II.


Nancie Barwick (703) 385-9311
Hypnotherapy Works
10807 Main Street, Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22030

http://www.doctornancie.com/
Hypnotherapeutic Services, HypnoBirthing - The Mongan Method®, Conklin Method Cellular Cleansing, Emotional Freedom Technique® (EFT), Fibromyalgia Hypnotherapy Associate
Author of
Beyond Disability: Toward Self-Acceptance and Peace
Unstuff Yourself: Finding Joy on the Road To Wellness




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NEURO-FEEDBACK / Neurotherapy



Neurotherapy and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS), Fibromyalgia (FM):
Practitioners:


Deb Stokes PhD, BCIA-EEG    (703) 684-0334
Neurofeedback Consultants
2121 Eisenhower Ave #604,
Alexandria VA  22314. (Eisenhower Metro) and
New office:1634 Eye (I) St NW #700,
Washington DC 20006. (Farragut West Metro)  (use VA phone#)
EMDR & neuro-cognitive therapy for trauma
http://www.neurofeedbackconsult.com/
Deb's
Recovery from CFS testimonials:
Campaign for Better HealthTheGilbertClinic.com, Fairfax Journal


H. Erik Ramsey, APRN, BC (703) 351-3317
Sajeela M. Ramsey, MS, PhD (703) 351-3317
Neurotherapy Associates, Rosslyn Park Place
1655 Fort Myer Dr #700, Arlington, VA 22209
http://www.NeurotherapyAssociates.com

A Neurotherapy Associates Fibromyagia case study

Biofeedback interventions: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) biofeedback for hypertension, Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) biofeedback for reducing stress and burnout, Near Infared Hemoencephalography (HEG) advanced neurofeedback for migraines, and Alpha Stim microcurrent stimulation for pain management.
Psychotherapy and nutritional coaching.  Limited diagnostic testing using standard psychiatric and personality indexes. 



Mary Lee Esty, PhD, LCSW (301) 215-7721                                  (updated 8/2010)
Brain Wellness and Biofeedback Center of Washington
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Ste 305, Bethesda, MD. 20814
Moved April 2010.
http://www.brainwellnessandbiofeedback.com/



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NEURO-PSYCH TESTING 


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Articles about Cognitive/Neuropsychological Testing:
  • Cognitive Function in CFS Eleanor Stein, MD, FRCP(C)

    Tests which most commonly discriminate CFS from controls:

    Any test measuring functioning before and after exertion
    Psychomotor speed - Finger Tapping Test (Halstead 1947),
                                         slower and decreasing speed across trials
    Memory - Selective Reminding Task (Rey 1964) delayed recall and long term storage
    Auditory processing speed - PASAT (Stuss et al 1987)
    Attention - Digit span forwards and backwards (Wechsler 1955),
                         Trail making test parts A&B (Reitan & Davidson 1974)

    Conclusions: As a group persons with CFS have measurable cognitive impairment which is made worse by physical exertion and cannot be attributed to comorbid conditions or attitudes. In individual patients cognitive deficits are difficult to prove with neuropsychiatric testing since there are rarely premorbid test results with which to compare. Never the less, findings which are out of keeping with known levels of premorbid functioning and decreased functioning after aerobic exercise are consistent with a diagnosis of CFS. Healthy controls and persons with depression generally do better on neuropsychiatric tests after exercise.

  • The Role of Neuropsychology in CFIDS - Leo J Shea III PhD This article explores the surprising benefits of a neuropsychological evaluation and guides you through the evaluation process. 
  • Is CFS a Brain Disorder? - Lange / The Science and Research of CFS 2005-2006
    The cognitive problems CFS patients report have led to numerous research studies to assess neurocognitive impairments.  Although data is not consistent, research confirms both structural
    and functional brain abnormalities in CFS. 
  • From Protocol for Cognitive Assessment for CFIDSSandman PhD & Moore PsyD
    The unique and specific effects of CFIDS included pathological overestimation of ability (metamemory), inability to recall information even with cues, serious distractibility and inability to concentrate, and slowed mental processing and decision-making. The protocol for these deficits involves three tests. The most sensitive is the PI test. The recall test adds to the sensitivity of the profile. The item recognition test produces a modest improvement on the utility of the specific battery to detect CFIDS deficits.

  • Cognitive Function & Fibromyalgia  Jennifer Glass PhD & Denise Park PhD

    "I can deal with the pain, but the memory and thinking problems really worry me."
    "The physical symptoms weren't as frightening as the memory problems."
    "The most devastating effect for me has been the cognitive impairment."

    If you have fibromyalgia (FM), then these quotes may describe what you have felt as well. Many FM patients complain of cognitive (or mental) symptoms such as memory failures (both long-term and short-term), difficulties with attention, and with finding the right words. Our research has shown that patients' complaints about their cognitive problems are accurate: there is cognitive dysfunction in FM patients and this is not due solely to psychiatric disorders such as depression, or to other symptoms of FM such as sleep disturbance, anxiety or fatigue. On the other hand, cognitive dysfunction in FM is related to pain.

Practitioners:

David A Shostak PhD    (703) 451-8816
8348 Traford Ln # 302
Springfield, VA 22152
Good reports for disability. Evaluation and testing done on separate days. Many member recommendations.
davidshostakphd.com


Timothy Fratto, PhD   (703) 876-0966
Neuropsychology Associates of Fairfax
3020 Hamaker Court, Suite 103
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://neuropsychologyfairfax.com/



Celeste Campbell PsyD    (202) 745-8000     VA Medical Center
50 Irving St
Washington DC 20422
www.washingtondc.va.gov/departments/psych_staff.asp
Polytrauma program at DCVAMC.
When in private practice, has been known for neuropsychological and psychological testing, individual therapy and cognitive rehabilitation.


Rick Parenté, PhD  (410) 337-9666
204 East Joppa Road # Ph9
Towson, Maryland  21286
Licensed Psychologist.
Individual and group cognitive skills training with traumatically brain injured (TBI) persons since 1980. Co-editor The Journal of Cognitive Technology - The Science of Memory.
Director for Memory Rehabilitation at PMI Memoryzine, The source for memory health and fitness. Cognitive rehabilitation therapy for 20 + years. His research and theory interests include particular emphasis on group cognitive skills training for brain injured clients. Since1986, served as Neuro-psychological Consultant at the Maryland Rehabilitation Center. An active advisory board member of the Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation. Published three books on cognitive rehabilitation and over 50 journal articles on the topic of brain injury rehabilitation.  Professor of Psychology at Towson University in Maryland and adjunct professor of Physiology at the University of Maryland Dental School.    He regularly teaches graduate level coursework in Neuropsychological Assessment and Neurotraining. Recipient of the Health Care Professional of the Year Award in 1996, given by the Governor’s Commission on Treatment of Persons with Disability in Maryland.


Janet Anderson-Parente, PhD  (410) 337-9666 aka Janet K. Anderson, Ph.D
204 East Joppa Road # Ph14
Towson, Maryland  21286
Listed on Environmental Illness Resource Doctor List
Maryland State Licensed Psychologist
Comments adapted from Co-Cure Good Doctor List: Neuro-cognitive testing for CFS patients for SSDI; is listed with local CFS support group (CFIDS Network of Baltimore?); Available for counseling. Compassionate.


Edward A Peck III  PhD   (804) 285-2555
Neuropsychological Services-Va
2010 Bremo Rd Ste 127
Richmond VA 23226-2444
Excellent.
Elly got an excellent evaluation from Dr. Peck ~1992.

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Thomas Wise MD  (703) 776-3626

Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Inova Fairfax Hospital
Medical Director of Behavioral Services
Inova Health Systems
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
http://connect.inova.com/physician/mddb.physician.phy_view?p_phy_id=101020970
Spoke to FM Assocation of Greater Washington in early 1990s.



Sarah Iannucci DO  (
571) 839-3628
14631 Lee Highway, Suite 207
Centreville, VA 20121
General and Forensic Psychiatry. Provides psychotherapy and medication management. Several CFS and FM patients. Self-referred (2/2009), has a link to our group on her site, gives out our cards.
http://www.driannucci.com/



Steven Epstein, MD    (202) 687-8869
Georgetown UMC.
6 Kober Cogan, 3800 Reservior Rd NW, Wash. DC 20007
Speaker 1993.



Hadassah Aaronson MD  (703) 548-0115
901 King Street 101,
Old Town Alexandria, VA  22314
Dr H. Aaronson provides evaluation, education, and treatment of Adults, Adolescents, and Children, including psychotherapy and medication management. She is open to and understanding of those who opt for a integrated complementary medical approach. Happy to see patients with CFS, FM or any other chronic illness. Does not participate in insurance; patients get a receipt to submit f
or reimbursement. There is only one exception- Dr. Hadassah Aaronson is a TriCare certified physician and will not bill military personnel or their dependents, but is paid directly by the Tricare management. 
http://www.innerriches.com/


Colleen Blanchfield, MD    (703) 481-9111
Full Circle Neuropsychiatric Wellness Center
11150 Sunset Hills Rd  #306
Reston, VA  20190-5360   
http://www.cblanchfieldmd.com/aboutus.html
In Neurology and Psychiatry, clinical assessment and evaluation & medication management.



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