Integrative services for Mind, Body and Spirit
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Barbara Priestner Werte provides individual counseling and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults. She has extensive training and specializes in the treatment of all emotional issues including Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Post Traumatic Stress, Obsessive/Compulsive disorders, Pain Management, Cancer Support/Recovery, Pre and Post Surgical Support, Chronic Illness, Infertility, and End of Life Issues. In addition, she enjoys working with all individuals, including athletes and performers from all disciplines, regarding optimal health and wellness, and peak performance.
Each individual initially receives a comprehensive assessment where the presenting issues are evaluated together with individual and family history, relationships, stressors, lifestyle, nutrition and self care, physical activity, as well as one's individual spiritual/beliefs and network of support. An individualized plan of treatment is then developed that is designed to optimize health, wellness and healing.
Consultation/Education/Workshops
Ms. Priestner Werte is also a dynamic and passionate teacher, consultant and workshop leader who has taught extensively to professionals, organizations, educators, administrators, and parent groups. Her backround includes teaching at the Rutgers Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, Grand Round presentations for Four Winds, frequent contributions to conferences through many Mental Health organizations, school districts - among many others. She has appeared on local and regional television, and most recently has lectured on topics that have included an Integrative Approach to Optimal Performance, The Neuroscience of Optimal Learning, an Integrative Treatment Approach for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Integrative Psychology, Mindfulness, The Psychology of Spiritulity, and has consulted with various school districts and parent groups on developing comprehensive programs to address Relational Aggression and bullying.
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