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About Catherine

I work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, stress, worry, uncertainty, sadness, and depression.  By providing a compassionate and safe therapeutic environment clients are better able to understand themselves and their relationships. Clients are also able recognize their inner strengths and develop new skills and techniques that they can use to maintain their sense of well being long after they leave therapy.   

RESUME

  

Catherine Peterson, LCSW, PLLC

Psychotherapist/EMDR Certified Therapist

2 Herbert Street, Office E

Alexandria, VA  22305

Office: 703.682.2123

Catherine@petersonpractice.com

License 

Commonwealth of Virginia: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (License No. 0904004587)


CLINICAL EXPERIENCE


Catherine Peterson Practice - March 2020 - Present - 

Psychotherapist


Brickel & Associates, LLC

Alexandria, Virginia

June 2016-March 2020

Psychotherapist


Step-Family Support Group

Arlington, Virginia

2007

Psychotherapist


Department of Behavioral Health, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Washington, D.C. 

2001-2004

Psychotherapist 


Deployment Health Clinical Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Washington, D.C.

2000-2001

Psychotherapist


Mental Health Clinic, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System

Seattle, Washington

1998-2000

Substance Abuse Social Work Fellow


Addictions Treatment Center, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System

Seattle, Washington

1997-1998

Therapist and Research Assistant


Evergreen Addiction Treatment Center

Seattle, Washington 

1998

Psychotherapist


Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Bedford, Massachusetts

1996-1997

Guardian Ad Litem


Marlborough Court

Marlborough, Massachusetts

1995-1996

Special Education Teacher


Teach for America, Welsh High School

Welsh, Louisiana 

1993-1995


PRESENTATIONS AND HONORS

Fostering Trust and Rapport through Empathy and Validation for Veterans with Unexplained Physical Symptoms; Uniformed Social Work Conference, “2001: A Social Work Odyssey” San Diego, CA; January 2001.

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Homeless Study; VISN 1 Homeless Conference, Bedford, MA; July 1997.


EDUCATION


Master of Social Work

Boston College, 1997

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

James Madison University, 1993


ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The Craft of EMDR Therapy:  Taking it to the Next Level, Virtually Presented by Danny Laliotis, LICSW, November 11-13 2022 and December 9-11, 2022.

Using IFT to Heal Generational Shame & Collective Legacy Burdens, Deran Young,  LCSW, On-line Master Series, September 16, 2022.

From Shame to Connection:  The Healing Power of Intimacy, Terry Real, On-line Master Series, September 17, 2022.

The Relational Nature of Shame:  A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Approach, Pat Ogden, PhD, On-line Master Series, September 18, 2022.  

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues for the Advanced Practice Clinician:  Strategies for Reducing Risk in Clinical Practice, Terry Casey, PhD, May 6, 2022.

Cultivating Post-Traumatic Growth: Hope from the First Session, Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C, DAPA, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 2022.

Transcending Trauma with IFS:  Mending the Wounds We Carry, Frank Anderson, M.D., Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 2022.

Addressing Grief in 2022:  Rethinking Macro and Micro Grief,  David Kessler, MA, RN, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 2022.

Finding a Faster Way to Treat Trauma:  A Neurobiologically Informed Approach, Janina Fisher, PhD., Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 2022.

Why Aren’t We Talking about Narcissism, PhD, Ramani Durvasula, PhD, LCP, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 2022.

The Great Adaptation, Esther Perel, MA, LMFT, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 2022.

Busting Open How We Think About Burnout,  Emily Nagoski, PhD, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, March 2022.

Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship, Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT,  International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Live Online,  September 22, 23, 25, 26, 2020.

The Craft of EMDR Therapy: Taking it to the Next Level, Deany Laliotis, LICSW, Live Online, September 12-13, 2020. 

Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents, Paul Foxman, Ph.D., Live Webcaset – Fully Interactive, March 26-27, 2020

High-Functioning Autism:  Proven & Practical Interventions for Challenging Behaviors in Children, Adolescents & Young Aduts, Cara Marker Daily, PhD, BCBA, Licensed Pediatric Psychologist, Live Webcast-Fully Ineteractive, January 31, 2020

30 Years of Trauma Therapy, Dr. Mark Schwartz & Lori Galperin, LCSW, Harmony Place Monterey, Live Webinar, January 17, 2020

Imago Relationship Therapy Part 1 “Imago Fundamentals”, Imago Relationships International Distant Learning Event, Nedra Fetterman, PhD, Gene Shelly, M. Div, Herb Tannenbaum, Kobus van der Merwe, BD, May – July 2019

Tele-Mental Health Symposium: Laws, Ethics, Technology and Practice Implications for Therapist, Maryland CEU Insititue, Rockville, MD, June 28, 2019

Mental Health are for Transgender/Gender Diverse Youth CE Workshop, Children’s National Hospital, June 6, 2019

Compassion inquiry: Therapy with a Biopsychosocial Perspective on Mental and Physical Illness, Gabor Mate’, MD.  Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Washington DC. March 22, 2019

The Myth of Normal in an Insane Culture, Gabor Mate’, MD.  Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Washington DC. March 22, 2019

Restoring Resilience, Pain, Suffering, Inertia, and Recovery, Dr. Jerome A. Lerner, M.D.,  Webinar, February 20, 2019

Impasses and Challenges in EFT, Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen, Online, December 19, 2018

EMDR Basic Training, Mary L. Froning, Psy.D., Trauma Institute & Child Truma Institute, Washington D.C., September 22-23, Oct 6, 20-21, 27-28, November 17, December 15, 2018  

Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma, Janina Fisher, Ph.D., Webinar, September 18, 2017-June 18, 2018 

From Pornography to Intimacy: Changing the Triggers for Sexual Arousal, Dr. Mark Schwartz, Harmony Place Monterey, Livecast Webinar, May 4, 2018

The Missing Peace: Men and Trauma, Dan Griffin, MA, Meridien Behavioral Health, Annapolis, MD, March 16, 2018

EFT Stage 2-3: Deepening Engagement & Consolidation, Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen, Online, June 13, 2018.  

EFT Stage 1:  Reachign De-escalation, Dr. Rebecca Joregensen, October 5, 2017.

Core Concepts and Interventions in EFT, Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen, Online, August, 6, 2017.

Ethical Principles in the Practice of Virgnina Mental Health Professionals, Allan Tepper, J.D. Psy, D., Live Webcast-Fully Interactive, February 22, 2018. 

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Assessment, Treatment & Advanced Clinical Practice, Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW.  The Post Partum Stress Center Post-Graduate Traning Program, Rosemont, PA. December 1 & 2, 2017

Treating Postpartum Depression, A Trauma-Informed Perspective, Robyn Brickel, MA, LMFT,  The Ferentz Institute, Pikesville, MD.  October 20, 2017

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Webcast, Pat Ogden, PhD. Turf Valley Resort & Confernece Center, Ellicott City, MD.  October 13, 2017 

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Workshop, Kristen Neff, PhD, & Chris Germer, PhD, American University Washington College of Law, Washington, DC. October 6-7, 2017

Narrative Sand Therapy:  A Therapist’s Emotinal Experience, The Ferentz Insitute, Pikesville, MD.  June 6, 2017

Using Parts Work to Overcome Resistance, Calm the Inner Critic, and Help Trauma Survivors Self-Acutalize, The Ferentz Insitute, Pikesville, MD. May 1 & 2, 2017

Tools for Hearling the Heart that Hurst:  The Therapeutic Use of the Puppets and Dolls Across the Life Span. The Ferentz Insititue. Pikesville, MD.  April 19, 2017 

A Three Stage Approach to Incorporating Expressive and Creative Therapies, The Ferentz Insitute, Pikesville, MD, February 28, March 8, March 28, 2017

The Challenge of Treating Complex PTSD, Mary Jo Barrett, MSW & Linda Stone Fish, MSW, PhD,

Psychotherapy Networker, Washington DC, 2017. 

The Vulnerablity and Courage in Psychotherapy, Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW, Psychotherapy Networker, Washington DC, 2017.

Rising Strong, Brende Brown, PhD, LMSW, Psychotherapy Networker, Washington DC 2017.

Enhancing Neuroplitiscity, Linda Graham, MFT, Psychotherapy Networker, Washington DC 2017.

Shame and the Disowned Self Janina Fisher, Ph.D. Psychotherapy Networker, Washington DC 2017.

Psychotherapy of the Heart, Joan Borysenko, PhD, Psychotherapy Networker, Washington DC 2017.

Diathesis Stress Model of Addiction: Etiology of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, Darryl Inaba, Pharm D, CATC-V, CADC III, February 2017

State-Dependent Memory, Perception, and Communication: How We All Get It Wrong, Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, January 2017. 

Advanced Level 1 Truama, Advanced Psychotherapy Training and Education,  Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C, DAPA,  Pikesville, MD Fall 2016

Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse and Trauma, Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT, & Denise Tordella, M.A., Pikesville, MD October 2016 

Healing Affairs Using EFT, Rebecca Jorgonsen and Dr. Scott Woolley, August 2016

Maternal Mental Health 101, Joy Burkhard, July 2016

Working Intensively with Complex Truma and Dissocociation Clients, Dr. Maggie Phillips, June 2016

Ego-State Therapy:Working with Early Life Trauma Through the Body, Dr. Maggie Phillips, June 2016

Developing Inner Attachment to Heal Child Parts, Dr. Janina Fischer & Dr. Maggie Phillips, June 2016 

Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents, Recognizing & Treating the Emerging Epidemic, Paul Foxman, Ph.D., Bethesda, MD, May 2016

Cognitive Therapy for Dementia, Effective Evaluation & Therapeutic Interventions, 

Peter R. Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Reston, VA 2016

Know thy Boundaries:  Ethical Attunement in an Age of Informality, Mary Jo Barrett and Linda Stone Fish, Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, DC, March 2015

Ethics:  Necessary and Essential Information for Mental Health and Related Healthcare Professionals, Lois A Fenner, R.N., M.S., Attorney at Law, Fairfax, VA 2016

Emergency Mental Health:  Assessment & Treatment, Arlington, VA September, 2014

Healing Your Heart After Grieving, David Kessler Fairfax, VA 2014

Brainstorm, Daniel Siegel, MD, Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, D.C., March 2014

Brain Science and Psychotherapy, Rick Hanson, Ph.D., March 2014

The Power of Full Engagement, Diana Fosha, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Networker, 

Washington D.C. March 2014

Heal Your Heart After Grief:  Help Your Clients Find Peace After Break-Ups, Divorce, Death and Other Losses, David Kessler, Fairfax, 2014.  

DSM-5 in Plain English, Kenneth Carter, Ph.D., ABPP, Alexandria, VA 2013

Emergency Mental Health: Assessment and Treatment, Tim Webb, MAEd, LPC,

Alexandria, VA 2013

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, Richard Sears, PSYD, MBA, ABPP,

Alexandria, VA 2013

The Nuts & Bolts of Legal and Ethical Practice, Edward Zuckerman, Ph.D., Alexandria, VA, 2012

Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice, Daniel Siegel, M.D., Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, D.C., 2012

Trauma, PTSD, & Grief, Linda J. Schupp, Ph.D., Arlington, VA  2011

Beyond Pills, Effective Treatment of Depression, Michael Yapko, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Networker, March 2010

Tapping Spiritual Resources for Healing, Froma Walsh, Ph.D., MSW, Psychotherapy Networker, March 2010

Social Work Ethics & the Law: Complex Issues in Social Work Practice, March 2010

Yoga & Mindfulness, Judi Moolten, MSW, RYT, YC, Arlington, VA 2010

Energy Psychology in Disaster Relief, David Feinstein, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Washington, D.C., March 2009

Helping “Blended” Families Thrive- Patricia Papernow, Ed.D., Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, D.C., 2009

Treating Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers, Karyl McBride, Ph.D., LMFT, Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, D.C., 2009

A Family’s First Year with Cancer, David Treadway, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, D.C., 2009

Embracing Life in the Face of Death, Irvin Yalom, M.D., Psychotherapy Networker, March 2008

Healing Night: Treating Sleep & Dream Disorders, Rubin Naiman, Ph.D., 

Psychotherapy Networker, March 2008

Strategies for Positive Aging, Robert Hill, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, D.C., March 2008

The I in the Storm, Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Networker, Washington, D.C., March 2008

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