Success Despite Distress

Dr. Seggy Acosta is a Catholic stress and pain specialist in private practice with S.T.R.E.S.S. CENTRE INC. located at 10529 Crestwood Drive suite 101 Manassas Virginia 20109 (Phone: 703- 392-6420 Fax: 703-392-6421). She believes in the integration of her Catholic Faith into psychotherapy. Her patients appreciate the opportunity to be able to pray with her and discuss the meaning of their sufferings in light of their faith. She does individual couple and family therapy. In addition she treats all types of pain conditions using non-pharmacological approaches to healing. She received her doctorate from the University of Maryland College Park Maryland with a Ph.D. in Stress Management and sub-specialty in Pain Management. Her Masters of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree with a specialty in Psychiatric-Mental Health was at Catholic University of America Washington D.C. She received her undergraduate studies from the University of Sto. Tomas Manila Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Her professional certifications include: - Certified and licensed Nurse Practitioner Board of Nursing Virginia - Diplomate American Academy of Pain Management and - Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric-Mental health American Nurses Association Credentialing Center She received specialized training in: - Brief Psychotherapy: Harvard Community Health Plan with American PsychManagement - Biofeedback: Catholic University of America and University of Maryland - Psychophysiology: Center for the Study of Human Psychophysiology - Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation: Microcurrent Research with American Academy of Pain Management - Trigger Point and Myofascial Release: Janet Travell Series Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine - Trauma Therapy and EMDR: IATP & PESI Inc. Her current positions include: - Founder and President S.T.R.E.S.S. Centre Inc. - Founder President and Chairman of the Board Holy Trinity Jubilee Park Inc. - Vice-President Arlington Senatus Legion of Mary - President Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Praesidium of the Legion of Mary - Anchoress Seven Sisters Apostolate