Type Of Business:
Nonprofit organization
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Counseling individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Administrative duties
Major Product/SVS:
Support services for injured soldiers, veterans and their families
Favorite Business Publication:
Time; Newsweek; US News and World Report; Christian Science Monitor; The Washington Post; The New York Times; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Electronic Newsletter; National Center for PTSD Online Clinicians' Trauma Update; Defense Centers of Excellence Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Electronic Update
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Reading; Old movies; Training people in Melaleuca; Baseball; Football; Hockey
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Counseling Theory and Research, Concentration in College Administration of Counseling Centers, American University (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; International Association of Trauma Professionals
Industry:
Military Health Support Services
Date of Distinction:
5/26/2011
Charity:
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Georgetown, Washington, D.C.; Children's Tutor and Storybook Reader; American Red Cross
Number Of Years In Profession:
21
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her commitment to help and serve people, especially the poor and dispossessed. She has assisted the injured of all wars, especially from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after gaining 10 years of experience in psychotherapy.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Lanagan provides primary services to the military and their families. She works with severely injured service members from Iraq and Afghanistan wars. She has 20 years of experience in outpatient psychotherapy and 10 years in psychiatric inpatient hospitals. She also volunteers an hour of free counseling to service members. She is also a Melaleuca distributor.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Counseling veterans over the phone; Attending to severely injured service members; Training the general public in the areas of wellness
Education Certifications:
Pursuing Trauma Professional Certification; Licensed Professional Counselor
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Fellowship Recipient of 24 Free Credits Per Year and $2,000 Stipend, American University; Phi Beta Kappa
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Lanagan intends to continue counseling wounded soldiers and their family members.