About Dr Zuessman
Dr Ronnie Zuessman is
a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with the Virginia Board
of Psychology
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Psychology
as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the Virginia Board of Counseling http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling. He also serves as graduate faculty in psychiatry, psychology, and counseling. Dr Zuessman has an integrative theoretical orientation, grounded in existential and humanistic psychology, drawing from psychodynamic, systemic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches. As a psychotherapist Dr Zuessman seeks to promote understanding of a person’s unique perspective and consideration of the context and systems within which he/she lives. Dr Zuessman works with individuals, couples, families and groups. Dr Zuessman provides clinical assessment, assessment of personality, as well as reports for civil, professional practitioner, family, mental health, substance abuse, and criminal matters. |
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Current Roles |
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Clinical Psychologist &
Psychotherapist
Counseling Consultation, Fairfax, Virginia
Psychological Assessment, Psychometrics, Formulation & Diagnosis.
Personality Assessment.
Psychotherapy (Adult, Adolescent, Family,
Couple).
Substance Abuse Treatment.
Clinical Supervision.
Evaluations & Reports.
Service Design & Development.
Organizational
Consultation.
Professional Education Workshops.
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Clinical Psychologist
Defense Health Agency, Ft
Belvoir Community Hospital, Virginia
Psychological Assessment,
Psychometrics, Formulation & Diagnosis.
Personality Assessment.
Psychotherapy (Adult, Group, Family, Couple),
Substance Abuse Treatment.
Evaluations & Reports.
Monitor Research.
Clinical Supervision.
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Clinical Associate
Professor in Psychiatry
Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
Grand Rounds, Teaching, &
Clinical Supervision of Residents in Psychiatry &
Clinical Psychology (National Capital Consortium
Psychiatry Residency Program, Walter Reed National
Military Medical Center). |
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Selected Previous Professional Roles |
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Adjunct Professor
George Mason University, Graduate Program in Counseling
& Development, Fairfax, Virginia
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Clinical Psychologist /
Independent Evaluator
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Virginia
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Associate Professor of
Psychological Science
Australian College of Applied Psychology, New South
Wales, Australia
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Clinical & Forensic
Psychologist
Psychology Consultation, New South Wales & Queensland,
Australia
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Senior Specialist
Psychologist
Department of Family & Community Services, New South
Wales, Australia
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Professional Leader of
Psychology & Senior Psychologist
South Auckland District Health Board, New Zealand
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Senior Manager
(Reception & Rehabilitation) & Senior Psychologist
Department of Corrections, New Zealand
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Director
Family Therapy Center, Orlando, Florida
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Clinical Coordinator
Sexual Abuse
Treatment Program, Orlando Regional Medical Center,
Orlando, Florida
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Assistant Professor of
Counseling
Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
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Staff Psychologist
Court Alternatives, Department of Corrections,
Orange County, Florida
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Clinical Director
Sweetwater County Community Mental Health Service, Wyoming |
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Education
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1981
Ph D
Counseling
Psychology Union
Institute and University, 0H
1979
Professional Diploma
Counseling
Hofstra
University,
1978
M Ed
Counseling
Antioch
University New England,
1976
B A
Psychology & Education Friends
World College / Long Island University, NY |
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Professional Associations |
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (0810005276 – Virginia)
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Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist (0717001344 – Virginia)
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Licensed
Professional Counselor (0701006143 – Virginia)
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Clinical Fellow – American Association for Marriage &
Family Therapy
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Certified Sex Therapist – American Association of
Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists
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Member – American Psychological Association
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Member – Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists |
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Areas
of
Practice |
Psychotherapy for Mental/Behavioral Disorders, Substance Abuse, Problems in Living & Life Transitions
(Adult, Adolescent, Child & Family, Couple, Group)
Relationship & Family Therapy
Clinical Assessment,
Bio-Psycho-Social History, Mental Status Examination,
Personality Assessment
Psychological Testing (Cognitive Functioning, Objective
& Projective Personality)
Formulation, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Case
Management
Psychological Reports / Forensic Reports
Sexuality (Identity, Orientation, Dysfunction,
Harassment, Abuse Survivor, Paraphilia, Offending)
Program & Service Design & Evaluation
Service Leadership & Management
Consultation (Organizational, Occupational, Executive,
Sensitive Circumstances,
Security, Impaired
Practitioners)
Clinical Supervision & Training of Practitioners
Professional Service (Professional Boards, Teach
Graduate Courses, Present Training Workshops) |