Dejuana Smith-Gatling, MS,MDIV, CPT

Working on PhD in Clinical Psychology (In progress)

This is educating me to advance and further promote psychological well-being, engage in prevention and early intervention of psychological difficulties, and provide treatment to clients experiencing severe psychopathology.  

Master of Science, MS- General Psychology - Walden University

 I teach, mentor, and/or conduct culturally and when necessary, contextually relevant research in psychology and engage this knowledge and skills in working with a variety of poulations.  Using intergratve evidence based clinical interventions in working with a variety of client needs.

Master of Divinity, MDIV - Howard University

I am able to address issues related to religion and spirituality, as it interfers or regresses individuals in the ability to have healthy lifestyle practices. 

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As an ISSA student working toward my certification to be a trainer, I'm learning about everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I will soon have the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.

Post-Graduate Clinicals

Georgetown University

Johns-Hopkins Medical Center

 Clinical areas:  Spirituality and Religion; Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Family Relational Problems, Low Self-Esteem, Grief and Bereavement, Parenting Challenges, Divorce and Separation, and Sexuality, Gender Identity Issues.

Final Note:  I welcome persons of both genders and all faiths and orientations. I do not interfere with your faith practices, as I am trained and experienced in helping you make suitable lifestyle change for a better you!  Sometimes life and things get in the way and we need help to find our way back to being healthy.