Expertise:
Substance abuse; Bipolar disorder; Depression; Suicidal ideation; Crisis counseling; Anxiety; Adult children of alcoholics; Codependency; Gifted and talented adolescents and adults; Disaster mental health counseling; PTSD; Critical incident stress management
Major Product/SVS:
Psychotherapy and counseling
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Cats; Bird-watching
Education Degrees:
Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling, George Mason University; Master of Arts in Special Education, Trenton State College (Now The College of New Jersey); Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in English, Albright College
Affiliations Awards:
American Counseling Association; American Mental Health Counselors Association; Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors
Charity:
Founder, Support Our Soldiers; Volunteer, Lorton Community Action Center; Treasurer, United Methodist Women, Local Church; Girl Scouting (31 Years)
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her mother, who always encouraged her and instilled in her the belief that she could accomplish anything she wanted.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always wanted to be a counselor.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Riordan is the author of "They Can Sing Too," a music therapy book for preschool through second-grade children. She was a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing for five-and-a-half years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Operating a private psychotherapy practice that accepts various types of insurance
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Riordan hopes to continue counseling and do crisis intervention through the American Red Cross.