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Virginia Secrest
Psychologist, PhD
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2301 Ohio Drive, Suite 203, Plano, TX 75093
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I have worked in the field of psychology throughout my entire career. Beginning in graduate school, I was able to gain experience working in a private psychiatric hospital and later worked on various research projects focusing on marriage, self-management, television impact on children, and others. Upon graduating, I took a position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology at SMU then later transitioned to private practice. I have had my practice of psychology for more than 30 years.
I received my BA degree (Psychology) from the University of Texas at Arlington then later completed my MA degree (Psychology) from San Francisco State University. My PhD (Psychology) was awarded in 1982 from Stony Brook University- New York. I work with individuals, couples and families. My book, Marriage is a Business, is available at Amazon.com.
I've been fortunate having a career in practicing psychology. Each person enters therapy with a unique history of experiences and unique issues arising from/within those experiences. I believe it is my job to help them alleviate any emotional distress and learn psychological knowledge/skills that help them resolve issues and prevent future distress.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Elevance
- Optum
- out-of-network
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Virginia Secrest
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 23007 Virginia Secrest
- In Practice for 39 Years
- Attended Stony Brook University- New York, Graduated 1982
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Location
Nearby Areas
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Virginia Secrest
Psychologist, PhD