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Vicki L. O'Grady, M.A., L.M.H.C., N.C.C.
220 Lookout Place, Suite 100
Maitland , Florida 32751
Telephone: 407-539-2299 Facsimile: 407-539-1709 |
EDUCATION
- Rollins College , Winter Park , Florida , Master of Arts, 1991
- Meredith College , Raleigh , North Carolina , Bachelor of Arts with Social Work Certification, 1974
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
- Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor – 1994
- National Certified Counselor – 1998
- Certified Imago Relationship Therapist- 1998
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist – 2000
- Certified Sports Counselor – 2000
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training (EMDR)-2004
EMPLOYMENT
President/Founder of Personal Power and Prosperity Course-P3 (www.personalpowerandprosperity.com)
A personal growth workshop based on the principles of Rudolph Dreikurs and Alfred Adler.
Private Practice Therapist September, 1989-Present
Maitland , Florida
Provide individual, group, marital and family therapy to private and employee-assistance program clients.
Provide consultations for managed care companies.
Eating Disorders/ Chemical Dependency/Adolescent Therapist May 1992-May 1993
Glenbeigh Hospital-Orlando , Florida
Provided group, individual and family therapy for adults and adolescents. Facilitated didactic and experiential groups for patients.
Primary Therapist February, 1989-May, 1992
New Life Center/ A Place for Us- Princeton Hospital- Orlando, Florida
Conducted group, individual, marital and family sessions. Treated multiple addictions including alcoholism, drug abuse, eating disorders, sexual abuse/addiction. Presented didactic and experiential groups on various topics, as well as community education programs. Provided staff development.
Addictions Therapist June, 1987-January, 1989
Heritage Health Corporation- St. Petersburg , FL
Employed in eating disorders and chemical dependency units. Provided group, individual, family and marital therapy for patients and significant others. Experiential and didactic classes conducted on addictions and recovery. Community awareness and education programs presented nationally.
Victim Advocate July, 1986-May, 1987
Largo Police Department-Largo Florida
Assisted police officers in aiding crime-affected victims. Provided short-term crisis intervention and follow-up with crime-affected families. Acted as court liaison for victims and provided support during court proceedings. Community awareness programs and staff training conducted.
Aerobics Instructor November, 1984-May, 1987
American Fitness Center- Clearwater, Florida
Responsible for choreography of aerobic routines. Instructed all levels of classes with up to 50 participants. Certified by Aerobic and Fitness of America (AFAA), Pipeline and American Fitness Centers.
Case Manager/Addictions Specialist and Continuity of Care Coordinator February, 1981-July, 1986
Mental Health Services of Upper Pinellas, Inc .- Clearwater Florida
Managed caseload of dually diagnosed clients with the goal of deinstitutionalization and recovery from addictions. Member of the Disaster Planning Committee and Staff Development Committee. Facilitated Concerned Others group. Responsible for clinical review of hospital patients prior to hospitalization. Served as hospital liaison for mental health center. Acted as consultant to organization of agency administrators.
Eligibility Specialist II/ Supervisor 1974-1977
Guilford County Department of Social Services- Greensboro, North Carolina
Supervised food stamp and Medicaid specialists as well as maintained a caseload of recipients for those programs.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
-Internationally Certified Instructor for Personal Power and Prosperity Workshop
-Co-Founder of Bulimics Anonymous in the Tampa Bay area
-Promoted various organizations and programs on radio and television appearances and gave newspaper interviews
-Awarded “Outstanding Instructor” honor at American Fitness center
-Volunteer Aerobics instructor at operation PAR, a substance abuse treatment center
-Founder of Women in Recovery, a twelve-step recovery program for women at Operation PAR
-Founder of monthly meeting of Victim Advocates in Pinellas County to exchange information
PAST AFFILIATIONS
-Board of Directors and volunteer at the Lisa Merlin House for recovering women and their families
-Internationally Certified Instructor for Global Relationship Centers / The Living Course/Personal Power and Prosperity
-Board of Directors of the National Association of Recovering Professional Athletes and Entertainers
-National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
-Board of Directors/Vice Chairperson of the AlcoAn Club
-Board of Directors/President of Costa Brava Condominium Association
-Member of the Central Orlando Kiwanis Club
-Certified Instructor of Aggression Management Techniques
-Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
-National Organization of Victims Assistance
-Spouse Abuse Advisory Committee
-Police Advisory Committee
-Victim Rights Coalition
-Sexual Assault Victim Examination Advisory Committee
-Coalition for the Homeless
-Largo High School Task Force on Substance Abuse & Suspensions
Present educational programs nationally to organizations and treatment centers on eating disorders and body image, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, domestic violence, rape prevention, self esteem, positive attitude, aggression management, grief, relationships, and intimacy.
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