Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Bio & Credentials
Judith E. Pearson. Ph.D. (Judy)
Dr. Judy Pearson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, psychotherapist, personal coach and consultant with post-graduate training in Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She has worked for social services and mental health agencies, the Federal Government, and in DoD contracting firms. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling from Catholic University. She is licensed under the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors. In private practice since 1987, she owns and manages Motivational Strategies, Inc.

Counseling and Coaching
Through Motivational Strategies, Inc. Dr. Pearson offers individual counseling and coaching services. Regarded as one of the best hypnotherapists and NLP practitioners in Northern Virginia, Judy helps clients address emotional issues involving self-confidence, phobias, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, decision-making, fear, relationships, guilt, and trauma, as well as health concerns, such as smoking, weight control, and pain management. She holds contracts with numerous employee assistance programs, focusing on workplace issues and management concerns. Dr. Pearson also offers personal coaching to clients involved in sports and the performing arts, to improve concentration, confidence, and precision. During much of her corporate career she was a program manager for a small business, small business management consultant, and a writer for a small business web site---so she especially enjoys coaching small business owners and entrepreneurs in ways to market and expand their small businesses, while addressing issues such as motivation, confidence, decision making, and creativity.

Post-Graduate Certifications
Dr. Pearson completed her post graduate training with the American Hypnosis Training Academy of Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1992, obtaining certifications as a Master NLP Practitioner, Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified NLP Trainer. The AHTA is approved by the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Board of Certified Counselors for continuing education for mental health professionals. Since 1995 she has been certified as a Diplomate by the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists and since 1997 has served as the Executive Director of that organization.

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