C. Douglas Finney LCSW BCD
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Douglas has extensive training in solution-focused psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, clinical hypnosis and family therapy and has had extensive psychiatric mental health experience in the tidewater area since 1973.

She has also received extensive postgraduate training as a Personal Coach. A Personal Coach utilizes advanced communication and life skills to help individuals create a more fulfilling personal and professional life. Douglas has a specialty in Sports Psychology and especially enjoys working with adult, adolescent and child athletes and who are interested in reaching their potential for peak performance. She has worked with numerous individual athletes as well as teams from local universities, high schools, sports academies and youth leagues. These techniques also are very effective with musicians, singers and other performers.

Additional specialty areas include anxiety, depression, stress management, separation and divorce, relationship issues and parent child conflict. Douglas is often called upon to make presentations for local organizations She combines story telling with a sense of humor in her professional presentations.

Ms. Finney’s educational background includes an MSW from Norfolk State University and a BS from Old Dominion University. She did postgraduate work at the Family Therapy Practice Center in Washington. She has been active in the community on advisory committees, professional associations and is a member of Alpha Delta Mu, the National Honor Society of Social Workers.

Michele L. Zimmerman APRN CS BC
is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric nursing. She has over thirty five years experience in mental health and has completed two years of post graduate training in family therapy. Michele has considerable experience in treating adults, children, and adolescents with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, ADHD, alcohol, and anxiety disorders. She treats singles and couples with relationship issues in a short term, solution focused model. Michele works with families experiencing the disruption of separation and divorce and does family assessments. She has been qualified as an expert witness in in child psychopathology and child therapy, family relations, Parental Alienation Syndrome, and related areas. She has published in the areas of addictions, child psychopathology, child sexual abuse, stress management, eating disorders and trauma and frequently presents at mental health conferences. Michele did her undergraduate and graduate work at New York University. She is Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychiatric Nursing at Old Dominion University.

She has particular skills in working with adults with mood disorders, including bipolar disorders. She has served in leadership positions in a variety of professional associations and received the Award for Excellence from Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Chi Chapter, National Honor Society of Nursing. She is involved with animal rescue and enjoys art and reading. Ms. Zimmerman works in clay as a sculptor.

Sally D. Berger LPC CSC
Sally Berger is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experienceworking with a wide variety of psychiatric and mental health issues. Shetreats children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She hasparticular expertise working with individuals and families dealing withalcohol and chemical dependency issues and has particular qualification inworking with domestic violence.Sally's interests include Forensics and Sports Counseling and she is acertified member of the National Association of Forensic Counselors and theNational Association of Sports Counselors.Sally is a Doctoral Candidate at University of Missouri in Columbia,Missouri. She will be available for new referrals shortly.

Elaine Birk LCSW
Elaine Birk has been in practice in Virginia Beach for more than 20 years. She is well known for her competent, caring, warm and nurturing approach coupled with an evidence based approach to diagnosis and treatment planning.She is a skilled clinician with particular expertise in women's issues, including women in recovery. She treats ages 12 to senior citizens, and her modalities include invidual, family, couples and group. Elaine did her graduate work at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Patients will be able to begin treatment with Elaine in September 2007.

Patricia T Carter LCSW
is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in work with children and adolescents. She earned her Bachelor's degree from New York University and her MSW from Smith College School for Social Work. She later received formal training in child treatment through a one-year Fellowship at the Yale University Child Study Center. While at Yale, she was a member of the Young Child Team, which assesses and treats children under five years. From 2000-2002 Ms. Carter was full-time faculty at >Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she taught behavioral health for the Department of Family & Community Medicine. She has been a guest lecturer at East Carolina University and the University of New England's College of Osteopathic Medicine in Portland, Maine. Ms. Carter works from a psychodynamic model (focusing on inner life, unconscious conflict or anxiety, ego strengths, and defenses). In work with adults or adolescents she tends to use insight-oriented 'talk-therapy' and views the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change. With young patients she uses traditional play therapy techniques, including sand-tray. Parents also receive guidance and consultation regularly. Her areas of interest include trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, developmental issues, and young children (3 -5 years).

Patricia M Fuss PsyD.
Dr. Fuss is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children (age 3 and older), adolescents and adults. She has specialized training in working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and has over 15 years experience working with this population in various capacities. Dr. Fuss also has significant experience in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, problems with self-esteem and various other concerns. Additionally, she is skilled in providing psychological testing for children 5 and up, adolescents and adults.

James Dekker PHD
Is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience with adults and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and mental concerns. Dr. Dekker specializes in the treatment of chemical dependency and has been running the state licensed Intensive Outpatient Program for Chemical Dependency for several years. He also has participated in extensive training in marital and couples therapy, and has trained for over six years in body-focused energetic psychotherapy.

Zoe Goranson LCSW
Zoe has been in clinical practice as a licensed clinical social worker for many years in Virginia Beach. She graduated from Norfolk Academy, Valparaiso University and received her MSW from Norfolk State University. Zoe is a skilled and intuitive therapist who works with young children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of presenting problems. She has an interest in integrating horticultural and art therapy into the clinical setting and enjoys boating.

Clare A. Houseman APRN CS BC PHD
is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. She has 30 years experience working with families, adults and couples with a wide range of problems. Dr. Houseman is skilled in working with issues of dual careers, depression, grief and loss, conflict resolution, codependent issues, and stress related problems. She has published on bereavement, AIDS, and is the editor of a Board review book in psychiatric nursing.

Lauren Jennings LPC LMFT CEAP
Ms Jennings is currently on leave due to family illness.

Clayton Maguire LPC CCMHC.
Mr. Maguire is a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist. Clay has been practicing outpatient psychotherapy, psychological testing and clinical hypnosis for over 30 years. Mr. Maguire specializes in work with trauma and the feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger. He works with young children (ages 2 and above), children, teens, and adults to age 70. He also focuses on assessing and treating all ages for ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and has specialized training in hypnotherapy. Clay currently is leading an Anger Management Group for adults (men & women). Mr. Maguire is active in mental health professional associations and was the recipient of the 1991 Clinical Counselor of the Year Award from the Virginia Association of Clinical Counselors. He received his Master's in Counseling at Eastern Kentucky University. He enjoys travel and gourmet cooking.

Michael Prince LCSW
Michael is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families in a solution focused model. He has a specialty in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and working with first responders. Michael is very effective with high conflict families, and leads the Adolescent Anger Management Group. Michael provides parent management strategies for families and children experienceing disruptive behavior disorders, such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. He has been qualified as an expert in mental health issues in several jurisdictions.

Mr. Prince has developed a new group for school age children to assist them with Social Skills. This is helpful for children with a diagnosis of ADHD, PDD, or who have had difficulties with others. Mr. Prince enjoys multiple outdoor activities: biking, kayaking, hiking, camping and likes to travel.

Jennifer Watts Bishop LCSW
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ms. Watts graduated from Norfolk State University with her MSW. She does parenting assessments and runs an adolescent Anger Management Group. has skills in individual, family and group therapy with adolescents and adults, and particular skills in working with military family issues.

Mark Wehrlin Psy.D.
is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. He specializes in psychological assessment, sexual abuse treatment, play therapy, and behavioral disorders including ADHD. Mark has extensive skills in psychological testing and working with educational issues.

Sherrill G. Marshall APRN NP BC
is a psychiatric nurse practitioner licensed to prescribe psychiatric medication. Sherrill has extensive and diverse experience in mental health, including administration, working with managed care and teaching. She is skilled in working with diverse populations and has a particular interest in treating older adults although she treats people as young as 16. Having grown up in a military family and served in the U S Air Force during Vietnam, she has a unique understanding of issues facing service personnel. Sherrill is skilled in treating depression and anxiety disorders, people with complex medical conditions and can combine psychotherapy with medication management. Sherrill recently completed the Harvard Psychopharmacology continuing education program.

Frank A. Roberto MD
Dr. Roberto is a Board Certified Child and Adolescent as well as General Psychiatrist. He has been in practice in the Tidewater area since 1981. Dr. Roberto treats all ages, from childhood to old age. He has particular expertise in working with mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders. . Dr. Roberto views the individual in relation to family dynamics He utilizes psychopharmacological interventions in conjunction with a team approach to treatment. Dr. Roberto received his psychiatric training, including residency and fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison. He also completed an internship in pediatrics at Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been on faculty at Eastern Virginia Medical School and is currently Medical Director of Pediatric Psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters.

Christine Truman MD
Dr. Truman is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who relocated to the area in 2005. She has expertise in psychopharmacology, psychiatric diagnosis, and disease management. She has clinical and research experience in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, including bipolar disorder, major depression, and disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She works closely with the other professionals at Finney Psychotherapy Associates to provide optimal and personalized treatment strategies for her patients. Dr. Truman attended medical school at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her internship at Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital and her psychiatric residency at the New-York Presbyterian Hospital of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Prior to relocating to the Tidewater area, Dr. Truman was an attending psychiatrist at the Rhode Island Hospital of Brown University.

William Wood MD
Dr. Wood received his MD Degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston following a PH.D in Biochemistry from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Post Doctoral Fellowship from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at Baylor. And is a Diplomat in Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has consulted nationally and internationally on the development of comprehensive psychiatric care and presents on issues relative to innovative programs for psychiatric populations. Dr. Wood is a member of numerous professional associations. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and was awarded the Sol W. Ginsberg Fellow by the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. He received the Award for Excellence in Internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston.