Joel Guarna

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ACT

ACT Therapist
ACT Background and Training

Day-long trainings with Steve Hayes (1999; Bowling Green, OH) and Kelly Wilson (2004; ABA, Boston). Week-long ACT Summer Institute in Philly (2005). Two-day experiential training with Hayes (2006) and week-long 2nd World Conference (2006) in London. I have given ACT presentations to psych interns, psychiatry residents and staff at the Boston Consortium in Clinical Psychology and VA Boston Healthcare System. Also attended miscellaneous ACT workshops, symposia, presentations at ABCT (AABT) over the years, current on the ACT literature, member of ACT listserve for past few years.

ACT Experience
Studying ACT since 1999 and participated in more formal training in recent years. My background is in CBT and I have transitioned to using ACT nearly full-time in my private practice.
Types of Clients
Adults with wide range of anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, other problems in living, and addictive behaviors.
Specialties
Substance Abuse, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Trauma/PTSD

Contact Information

Occupation/Position Title
Licensed Psychologist
Affiliation
Private Practice
City
Portland
State/Province
Maine
Country
United States
Website
http://www.whitepinepsych.com

Education

Highest Degree Held
Ph.D.
Conferring Institution
Bowling Green State University
Licensures/Certifications
Licensed Psychologist in Maine and New Hampshire; APA Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders

Personal Information

First Name
Joel
Last Name
Guarna

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