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It is highly recommended that if possible, you work with a certified practitioner. If you can’t find a Certified Practitioner listed in your area, you can also check the listings for TIR Workshop Graduates (below) for additional contacts. These people will have taken one or more trainings on TIR and related techniques and are members of the TIR Association, though they are not certified. Listings are alphabetical by location.
What do these abbreviations mean?  TIRF, LSRF, AEF

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flag of USACertified TIR Facilitators in USA
AR
Maumelle

Tisha McMeekin

Tisha McMeekin
TIRF, LSRF
Phone: 253-678-1536phone icon
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We are moving 'beyond Psychology, the science of behavior, toward the endeavors of that which behaves, the creative and intelligent being that is aware: YOU.

Mike McMeekin

Mike McMeekin
TIRF, LSRF
Practice Group: Life Reclamation
Phone: 253-327-3929phone icon
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URL: http://LifeReclamation.org
We offer a variety of services including Life Coaching and Traumatic Incident Reduction to help you unburden and optimize your life.
CA
Atascadero

Louise Quiroz

Louise Quiroz
LMFT, TIRF
Phone: 805-712-1646
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A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified TIR Facilitator, Certified Spiritual Director, and Camaldolese, Benedictine Oblate, Louise is passionate about using TIR to treat PTSD, anxiety, depression and to resolve painful past experiences. Help is just a call away.
Carmel Valley

Roland Aldridge

TIRF, LSRF
Phone: 626-354-2613
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San Diego

Kevin Thomas

Kevin Thomas
LSR, and AE Trainer
Phone: 619-730-5422phone icon
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Kevin Thomas has been practicing TIR and AMP since 1991. He holds a Masters Degree, and has studied personal development for over 30 years. He specializes in helping clients address PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias and other common issues as well as to develop creativity and reach their full human potential.
Vista

Jaime Romo

Jaime Romo
TIRF LSRF Ed.D. Educational Leadership, M Ed., Licensed Minister, Hospice Chaplain
Phone: (760) 519-0823
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URL: http://www.jaimeromo.org
Dr. Jaime Romo is a healer and teacher. Dr. Romo is a Trauma Informed Care SAMHSA consultant, a Commissioned Minister for Healing and Healthy Environments, and a certified Primordial Sound Meditation instructor. His most recent book is: "Healing the Sexually Abused Heart: A Workbook for Survivors, Thrivers, and Supporters."
DC
Washington

Ragnhild Malnati

Ragnhild Malnati
LCSW-C, AEF, TIRF
Practice Group: Personal Enhancement Center
Phone: 202 244 2186phone icon
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Certified TIR/LSR and Applied Metapsychology facilitator and senior trainer. Specializing in training trainers. Willing to travel.
FL
Boca Raton

Reverend Elizabeth Pankey-Warren

Reverend Elizabeth Pankey-Warren
M.Div., LCSW, Certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, TIRF
Phone: 561-866-6607phone icon
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URL: https://elizabethpankey-warrenpsychotherapy.com/
Rev. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, M.Div., LCSW, RYT Yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, Certified Nutrition Coach Elizabeth is passionate about using TIR to treat trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and other adversities. She uses TIR in conjunction with other psychotherapy modalities, and additional healing methods including breathwork, meditation and nutritional counseling.
Bradenton

Anastasia Geramanis

Anastasia Geramanis
LCSW
Phone: 94-251-4052phone icon
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URL: http://www.counselingmovingahead.com/
Anastasia Geramanis, LCSW has been practicing for 15 years in the chronic illness field with diverse age groups and their families. She was inspired to obtain her TIR Certification when she discovered that most clients suffered some form of trauma in their lives. Anastasia works in several areas in Florida.
Clearwater

Robert Moore

Robert Moore
PhD, CTS, BCETS, TIRF, LSRF
Phone: 727-443-2096
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Board Certified in Traumatic Stress for the last 20 of his 40 years in practice, Dr. Moore divides his time between corporate crisis/EAP consulting for FEI Behavioral Health, mentoring graduate students of the Albert Elllis Institute, and conducting continuing education seminars in traumatology for the social and psychological services.
Coral Springs

Cami Tiska Caton

Cami Tiska Caton
LCSW, TIR Trainer, LSR Trainer
Phone: 248-797-8619
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Fort Lauderdale

Shierla S. Pierre

TIRF
Phone: 954.510.5588
Holiday

John Bacon

John Bacon
TIRF
Phone: 404-666-6386
John Bacon uses TIR to assist others with Healing from PTSD, Abuse, and Traumatic events in a non-judgmental, caring and supportive environment.
Homestead

Shelley Crombie

Shelley Crombie
M.Sc., M.Ed., TIRF, TIRT, MBSATF, LSRF
Practice Group: Empowered Life Style USA
Phone: 954-394-2003
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URL: empoweredlifestyleusa.com
With Master's Degrees in both Psychology and Counseling, Shelley Crombie has been working as a mental health therapist for over 15 years. She feels that TIR is very helpful when working with clients who have experienced trauma. She offers trainings and sessions in Florida and is willing to travel.
Miami

Alexandra Bowen

clinical mental health intern, TIRF
Phone: 321-802-1586
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Ana Mateo

RMHC, TIRF
Phone: 786-486-2798
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URL: http://www.amcounselor.com

Miriam Morales

Miriam Morales
LCCT, MSW, TIRF
Phone: 786-329-4205
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Miriam Morales is a Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist with a MSW and a Certified TIR Facilitator, passionate about helping her clients, fluent in English and Spanish, who works with clients from different cultures in the Miami area. She helps clients suffering from PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety etc.
Miami Shores

Vanessa Arango

TIRF
Practice Group: Lighthouse Wellness and Vitality
Phone: 321-405-3235
Vanessa Arango is an experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed mental health counselor dedicated to helping youth, and adults achieve sustainable wellbeing. Vanessa founded Lighthouse Wellness & Vitality to establish a unique therapeutic approach to leverage evidence-based practices targeting clients' needs and support individuals to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
Miramar

Yisel Fernandez

Yisel Fernandez
MFT, TIRF, TIRT, LSRF
Phone: 786-453-8531
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Yisel Fernandez, MFT holds a Master`s degree in psychology with a major in Marriage and Family therapy practicing in Miami, FL. She is a certified TIR Facilitator & Trainer in training. She works with viewers ages 5 and up, English and Spanish. She is passionate about the field of trauma.
Naples

Caroline Hofmann

Caroline Hofmann
LMHC, BC-TMH, TIRF
Practice Group: Hofmann Counseling and Consulting, LLC.
Phone: (239) 758-0986phone icon
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URL: Ascensioncounseling.net
Caroline Hofmann is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and has been passionately working in Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment since 2009. Caroline uses TIR to facilitate recovery from PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, and Binge Eating Disorders, and is available for online sessions in Florida.

Jennifer Cronley

Jennifer Cronley
CTIRF, Reiki Master Teacher
Phone: 631-208-7686phone icon
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Jennifer Cronley, LCSW is a bilingual (Spanish) therapist who has spent two decades working with survivors of complex trauma. She can provide psychotherapy to residents of Florida and takes many insurance plans. She can also work as a Facilitator with non-residents of Florida.

Mariana Perez

Mariana Perez
LMHC, TIRF, QS
Practice Group: Enlightening Paths to Wellbeing
Phone: (813) 856-5912
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URL: http://www.enlighteningpathstowellbeing.com
Mariana Perez has been working in the mental health field for the past 10 years assisting people to overcome different life struggles including mental health and substance use treatment. I have found that the majority of my patients have been exposed to traumatic situations that are directly linked to their current symptoms and TIR has been a major tool to assist my patients to live a more fulfilling life. I am able to provide TIR in Spanish and English.

Holly Drouin

MA IMH 17132, TIRF
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Orange City

Crystal D. Campbell

MSW, TIRF, LSRF
Phone: 423-605-2932
Orlando

Arielle Simpson

LPCC, LMHC, TIRF
Phone: 954-204-4000
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Ormond Beach

Amanda Nixon

Amanda Nixon
TIRF,TIRT, LCSW
Phone: 386-301-3355
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URL: www.hackmystress.com
Pompano Beach

Judy Gunn

LCSW, TIRF, LSRF
Phone: 248-219-3624
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St Petersburg

Natalia Gonzales

Natalia Gonzales
LMHC, CTIRF, CLSRF, CTIRT, CLSRT
Practice Group: The Life Depot
Phone: 727-210-5309phone icon
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URL: https://www.thelifedepot.com/
Natalia Gonzales, LMHC specializes in life and traumatic stress reduction. Passionate about emotional healing and personal growth, she had dedicated the last 11 years of her professional life to help others improve their quality of life through emotional healing. She is also an AMI Certified Trainer.
GA
Springfield

George Horowitz

TIRF
Phone: 888-417-4266
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HI
Honolulu

Stradlyne Saint Julien

Stradlyne Saint Julien
TIR Facilitator
Practice Group: AvVilife
Phone: 808-646-8073
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URL: https://www.avvilife.org/
Stradlyne Saint Julien is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Stradlyne works with individuals who have faced traumatic life events, Individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, and Individuals with intellectual disabilities. She provides parent training, family, and individual therapy.
ME
Auburn

Cynthia M. Scott

Cynthia M. Scott
TIRF, LSRF, TIR Trainer, LSR Trainer
Phone: 207-717-4506phone icon
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Certified TIR & LSR practitioner. It is a privilege to facilitate sessions with clients who are interested in resolving items they have identified as distressing. The techniques are completely client-centered, highly effective, relatively rapid, and result in resolution. Observing the life-changing experiences of my clients is truly an honor.
Bangor

Nichole Gulowsen

Nichole Gulowsen
LCSW, CTIRF
Phone: (207) 370-9397
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified TIR facilitator who specializes in working with individuals coping with anxiety and trauma. Clients may experience significant relief and emotional resolution as they process and release the distress associated with past incidents through TIR and related techniques.
Columbia Falls

Sharie Ann Peacock

Sharie Ann Peacock
RN, MEd, LCPC, TIRF, LSRF, TIR Trainer
Practice Group: Maine Trauma & Stress Resolution & Training Center
Phone: 207-735-6669phone icon
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Sharie is Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 1994. She specializes in PTSD and has been using TIR and related Metapsychology techniques since 2000. She works with people ages 10 and up and will travel. She is certified as a TIR Facilitator, LSR Facilitator, and TIR Trainer.
Lewiston

Joan Angelakis

Joan Angelakis
LCSW, Certified TIRF, LSRF & TIR & LSR Trainer
Practice Group: TIR Institute of Maine
Phone: 207-491-3391phone icon
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MI
Ann Arbor

Craig Harvey

Craig Harvey
CTIRF, LSRF
Phone: 734-355-1214phone icon
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URL: http://craigharvey.com/
Retired engineer, began my TIR training in 2013. Now certified as TIR Facilitator, also trained in Life Stress Reduction. Experienced in mediation and peacemaking circles. I use TIR with individuals because it fits with my engineering background -- it's well-structured, practical, and most importantly, it works.

Marian Volkman

Marian Volkman
CTS, Senior TIR, LSR, and Ability Enhancement Trainer
Practice Group: Ability Enhancement Services
Phone: 734-662-6864phone icon
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URL: http://MarianVolkman.com
I have been in practice since 1969, and using TIR and related Applied Metapsychology techniques since the late 1980s. There is nothing I would rather do than work with individual clients and share these wonderful tools through teaching the workshops. It is a constant pleasure to do this work. As well as using TIR I am a Certified Trauma Specialist. I am willing to travel.
OR
Sherwood

Aerial Long

Aerial Long
MA, AEF, TIRF
Phone: 503-925-0982
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URL: http://www.AerialLong.com
I have been in private practice and a contributing member of AMI since 1991. It is my joy to facilitate the clientÂ’s journeys of self discovery by helping them uncover and eliminate unwanted barriers to achieve their goals. I give Personal Development classes for acquiring life skills and regaining abilities.
PA
Pittsburgh

Joseph McClory

Joseph McClory
MS Psy, TIRF, STIRT, LSRF, SLSRT, AEF, AET
Phone: 412-816-7121
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PR
Bayamón

Carlos Velazquez-Garcia

Carlos Velazquez-Garcia
Ph.D.CTIRF CTIRT
Phone: 787-308-9483
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Psychotraumatology (Certified Master Traumatologist) with a private practice is in San Juan. He is Senior Psychologist at The Social Action Foundation treating victims of domestic violence and abuse. Founder of The Psychotraumatology Institute (TPI), which trains hundreds of professionals in Psychotraumatology in Puerto Rico.
VA
Fairfax

Michelle Booth

Michelle Booth
LCSW. TIRF, TIRT,LSRF, Life Stress Reduction Trainer
Phone: 571-477-0096
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Irene Ilachinski

Irene Ilachinski
MSW LCSW, TIRF, LSRF
Practice Group: Open Bridges Counselling, LLC
Phone: 571-989-4494phone icon
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URL: http://www.openbridgescounseling.com/
Irene has been a therapist in private practice since 2013. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Fairfax, Virginia and works with adults on post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and life transitions, to heal what is distressing them through Traumatic Incident Recovery (TIR) and Life Stress Reduction (LSR). (Online also)
Hillsboro

Edythe (Dee) Dunn

Edythe (Dee) Dunn
MA, LPC, CCTP. TIRF, BC-TMH
Phone: 540-270-4516phone icon
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Working In mental health since 1976, in private practice since 2001, I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression and anxiety create solid, satisfying lives. I am licensed in both Virginia and Texas, and work with Anthem/BCBS and Cigna insurances where possible. MA, LPC, NCC, TIR-F, BC-TMH, CCTP
WA
Vancouver

Erica Sawyer

Erica Sawyer
MA, LMHC, TIRF, LSRF
Phone: 503-310-3828phone icon
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URL: http://www.ericajsawyer.com/
Erica is an Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is passionate about working with Highly Sensitive People and Introverts to help them gain clarity and live more empowered lives. Erica uses various approaches to facilitate personal growth and healing (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy, the creative process, energy psychology).

The following practitioners have completed one or more training workshops in TIR and related techniques and are members of the TIR Association, but are not Certified Facilitators. We recommend that whenever possible you work with a Certified Facilitator (listed above). Listings are alphabetical by location.
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TIR Workshop Graduates in USA
CA
Lakeside
Angel Y. Gilreath    TIRF   
Phone: 619-955-9681   
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Los Angeles
Isabell Springer    PhD, LMFT, TIRF   
Phone: 352-562-6064   
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Jay Gibson    AEF, BS, TIRF   
Phone: 818-445-9729   
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Oakland
Elder Mathew A. Graves, JR    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 510-832-2088   
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William D. Patterson    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 510 230 5649   
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CO
Denver
Janeen Haller-Abernethy    LCSW, TIRF   
  
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DC
Washington
Shanese Williams    TIRF   
  
FL
Ave Maria
Lurie Carrero Otero    BSW   
  
Lurie Carrera Otero    BSW   
Phone: 239-571-8807   
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Jacksonville
Susan Scheets    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 904-994-6390   
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Miami
Hector Gonzalez    TIRF   
  
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Jonathan Eastman    MS LMFT Brainhear Guidance Inc., TIRF   
  
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Marie Maudeline Marc    TIRF   
Phone: 786-234-8643   
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Ormond Beach
Teah Michael    MSW, TIRF   
Phone: 386-681-8284   
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Panama City
Jeannine Haney    MS (Clinical Mental Health Counseling), TIRF   
Phone: 850-696-7870   
Port St Lucie
Rachel Brown    TIRF   
Phone: 561-597-1297   
Sebring
Maria Reis    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 205-432-9778   
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Tampa
Rich Brown    PhD, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 813-918-2374   
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GA
Brunswick
H. Paul Susenbach    TIRF   
Phone: 912-264-1215   
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Carrollton
Charles Allen    MA, LPC, TIRF   
Phone: 678-654-7389   
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IL
Chicago
Hannah Frisch    Ph.D   
Phone: 773-924-5057   
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MD
Cheltenham
Esker "Jay" Farris    LCPC, LPC, NCC, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 301-848-5692   
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Chevy Chase
Gloria Kay Vanderhorst    Ph.D., TIRF   
Phone: 301-578-8760   
Fort Washington
Charlaine V. Muhammad    MHEd, CHES, TIRF   
  
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ME
Pittston
Stephanie Hanscom    TIRF   
Phone: 207-951-8111   
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Portland
Alastair Lough    TIRF   
Phone: (802) 676-0228   
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Leo D. Tinkham, Jr.    TIRF   
  
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NC
Spring Hope
Charlotte Moss      
Phone: (252)903-5594   
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PA
Ridgway
Billie Jo Weyant    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 814-772-3838   
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SD
Allester
Holly Liston    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 605 214 6855   
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TN
Knoxville
Kathleen Orem    TIRF, Peer Support Specialist   
  
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TX
Austin
Candra A. Huston    LCSW, TIRF   
Phone: 512-680-5511   
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VA
Culpeper
Rachael Shepherd      
  
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Fairfax
Terri Zoffer    Early Childhood Educator, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 7142927657   
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Mechanicsville
Jessica Hauser    TIRF, M.A.   
  
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Purcellville
Christine Langley-Obaugh    M. Ed, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 540-931-6268   
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Virginia Beach
George DeShazor    MSW LCSW TIRF SA FBI (RET)   
Phone: 804 924 2236   
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