About Denise

EDUCATION

  • M.S.N. - University of Florida
    Masters degree in Psychiatric Nursing/Adult Mental Health
  • B.S.N. – S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook, New York
    Bachelors degree in Nursing
  • A.A. - University of South Florida

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Leisure Learning Unlimited - 1992 to present
  • Teacher, Lecturer and Speaker for
    Adult Self- Empowerment and Growth Classes.
  • I have developed and taught the following classes:
    • Overcoming the Power Struggle in Relationships
    • Secrets to Finding and Maintaining a Long Term Relationship
    • Coping with Fear, Panic and Anxiety
    • Confidence and Self-Esteem
    • Getting What You Want Through Effective Confrontation
    • Personal Boundaries: Teaching People How to Treat You
    • Managing Depression
    • How to Cope with Criticism and Overcome Shame
  • The University of Texas Health Science
    Center – 1995- 2000
    • Clinical Instructor, Psychiatric Nursing Program

 

LICENSES

  • Licensed Professional Counselor
    (L.P.C) – 1990
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
    (L.C.D.C.) – 1992
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    (L.M.F.T.) – 1992
  • Registered Nurse
    (R.N.) - 1976

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist
    (C.I.R.T.) – 1994
I am a member of:
  • Houston Association of IMAGO Relationship Therapists
  • Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Trauma and Dissociation Disorders Study Group of Houston
  • John Steven Kellett Foundation, Appointed Board Member
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health

I have authored a tape set called “Developing Boundaries and Effective Confrontation”.

For appointments, consultation or questions, call 713-524-9525
or email: deniseod@aol.com.