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Priscilla J. Friesen, LICSW

Priscilla J. Friesen, LICSW

Priscilla J Friesen was introduced to Bowen family systems theory in l976 while studying for a Master’s of Social Work at the University of Kansas. The theory described her life experience. She moved to Washington, DC, after graduate school in l978 to study with Dr. Murray Bowen, the originator of the ideas. Working in numerous teaching, training, and administrative capacities, Ms. Friesen has been ...

Regina P. Carrick, LPC

Regina P. Carrick, LPC

Regina P. Carrick is a licensed professional counselor trained in Bowen Family Systems theory and integrating Zengar neuro-biofeedback into her work with individuals, couples and families. Over her 15 years of clinical experience, Carrick has worked with folks experiencing a wide variety of physical, emotional and social symptoms. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, ...

Glennon T. Gordon, LICSW

Glennon Gordon, LICSW

Glennon Gordon is a Licensed Individual Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from New York University with her Masters in Social Work in May 1997 with a concentration in Family Systems. As a psychotherapist at The Boys’ and Girls’ Homes and Community Services outreach program in Silver Spring, MD, she developed a pilot program for troubled youth that included the whole family in the treatment ...

Donna Troisi, LCSW-C

Donna Troisi, LCSW-C

Donna Troisi, a board certified, licensed clinical social worker, has been in practice for nearly 30 years. She graduated with a Masters in Social Work in 1978 from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Her interest in family systems began after attending post-graduate programs at Smith College, The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and at The Family Therapy Center with Jay ...

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Andrea Schara, LICSW

Ms. Schara is a Family Systems Coach with 38 years of experience. She specializes in coaching people to have more fun and be more creative as they seek to define a self in their family and social systems. Neurofeedback (zengar.com) is a tool she uses to enable greater integration of the mind/body as people begin to alter old patterns in the relationships system. Her second book, Your Mindful Compass: ...

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