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Virginia Ayres, Integrative Psychotherapist

Education

  • Dickinson College BA

  • Fordham University MA

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

  • Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society

  • American Psychotherapy Association

Meditation Training and Experiences

  • Davidji 40 Days of Transformation

  • Deepok Chopra and Oprah Winfrey 21-Day Meditation Program (multiple participations)

  • Silent Retreat and Meditation facilitated by Dr. Beverly Musgrave

  • Clairvision School / Steven Sagan Knowledge Tracks (in process)

  • Kundalini Yoga with Kimilla 10 Days of Transformation / Moving Meditation

  • Judson Brewer "How to Tame the Craving Mind" Meditation Training with focus on binge eating and nicotine addiction

I hold an advanced license in alcohol and drug counseling. I have completed multiple years of training, and continue to learn innovative techniques and treatments to help clients make the changes they want to make. Utilizing personalized, innovative, and evidence-based techniques along with holistic modalities, I help clients achieve powerful change. Together, using a non-judgmental and collaborative approach, I help clients to set goals, identify triggers, develop coping skills, build resilience and regain confidence.

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I know firsthand the complex pieces that can lead you to live your life to the fullest.  If you'd like to have a healthier relationship with your emotions, your partner, or your child, get in touch, I'd love to hear what you have to say.

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Licenses, Certifications, and Trainings

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug
    Counselor

  • Board Certified PTSD Clinician

  • Post-Master’s training in Adoption
    Competency, University of Connecticut

  • Specialty Certificate in Problem Gambling

  • Kazdin Parenting Training (Yale Parenting Center)

  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1 and Level 2

  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Level 1

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (multiple trainings)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (multiple trainings)

  • Somatic Experiencing Introductory Training

  • Emotion Focused Therapy - Dr. Sue Johnson (in process)

  • Corrective Attachment Therapy - Dr Terry Levy’s Attachment-based Family Therapy

Energy Trainings

  • Jin Shin Jyutsu

  • Arcturian Healing Method

I enjoy taking a non-judgmental and collaborative approach to mental health.  I have completed multiple years of training and continue training and researching innovative techniques and treatments to help clients make the changes they want to make.   Using highly personalized, integrating innovative, evidence-based techniques along with holistic modalities, I help clients achieve powerful change.
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