Bio:
Professional Qualifications:
Education
MA and PhD in clinical psychology - Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Internship - University of Pittsburgh Health Center.

BS - Georgetown University

Attended - U.S. Naval Academy, Eastern Michigan University, and University of Vienna. Professional Credentials
Licensed psychologist - state of Michigan

Certified in biofeedback and EEG neurofeedback - Biofeedback Certification Institute of America

Certified in clinical hypnosis - American Society for Clinical Hypnosis

Trained in EMDR, a therapy for anxiety and post-traumatic stress - EMDR Institute Professional Activities
Teaches health psychology, psychophysiology and neurosciences - Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco

Supervises masters and doctoral research ­ Saybrook Graduate School

Chief Editor - Biofeedback magazine

Most recent book - Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care (Sage Publications, 2003)

Over 50 articles and chapters on health psychology and alternative therapies

Conducts workshops for professional colleagues in United States, Europe, Latin America, and Canada

Orientation and Approach:
Cognitive-behavioral approach ­ a brief therapy approach, in which patients identify unrealistic expectations and learn new ways to think about and actively master life problems

Self-regulation skill training ­ relaxation skills, imagery, self-hypnosis, assertive communication, and problem solving skills

Mind-body approach ­ using biofeedback instruments to show patients what happens in their bodies under stress, and to guide relaxation training

Brief dynamic psychotherapy ­ identifying and healing painful emotional and relationship issues

Behavioral goal setting and "self-monitoring" ­ learning to assess one's own progress toward goals

Types of Clients Treated:
"General Practice" of psychology Adults, children and families Specialty areas: Anxiety disorders, depression, post traumatic stress, health psychology, stress related disorders Patients with medical disorders, such as tension and migraine headache, gastric ulcers, Raynaud's syndrome, hypertension, functional colitis, and nausea Children and youth - assessment and treatment for attention deficit disorders, anxiety, and health related problems

Personal Interests & Background:
Married to Nancy Moss, resides in Grand Haven area.

Four children and seven grandchildren

Enjoys travel, hiking, gardening, camping and cooking

Member of Grand Haven Rotary Club

Served as Rotary District Governor for district extending from Holland, Michigan to Wawa, Ontario

Involved through Rotary with public health projects in the Caribbean and Latin America

Locations:
Grand Haven


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