Bio & Credentials
Judith E. Pearson. Ph.D. (Judy)

Dr. Judy Pearson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, psychotherapist, personal coach and consultant with post-graduate training in Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She has worked for social services and mental health agencies, the Federal Government, and in DoD contracting firms. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling from Catholic University. She is licensed under the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors. In private practice since 1987, she owns and manages Motivational Strategies, Inc.

Counseling and Coaching

Through Motivational Strategies, Inc. Dr. Pearson offers individual counseling and coaching services. Regarded as one of the best hypnotherapists and NLP practitioners in Northern Virginia, Judy helps clients address emotional issues involving self-confidence, phobias, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, decision-making, fear, relationships, guilt, and trauma, as well as health concerns, such as smoking, weight control, and pain management. She holds contracts with numerous employee assistance programs, focusing on workplace issues and management concerns.

Dr. Pearson also offers personal coaching to clients involved in sports and the performing arts, to improve concentration, confidence, and precision. During much of her corporate career she was a program manager for a small business, small business management consultant, and a writer for a small business web site---so she especially enjoys coaching small business owners and entrepreneurs in ways to market and expand their small businesses, while addressing issues such as motivation, confidence, decision making, and creativity.

Post-Graduate Certifications

Dr. Pearson completed her post graduate training with the American Hypnosis Training Academy of Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1992, obtaining certifications as a Master NLP Practitioner, Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified NLP Trainer. The AHTA is approved by the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Board of Certified Counselors for continuing education for mental health professionals. Since 1995 she has been certified as a Diplomate by the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists and since 1997 has served as the Executive Director of that organization. 

Speaking and Training

Dr. Pearson is an Associate Trainer with the American Hypnosis Training Academy and the Mid-Lantic NLP Institute. She also teaches as an adjunct faculty member with Webster University, in the Master of Arts program in Counseling. As a member of Toastmasters International since 1985, Dr. Pearson has held many offices and leadership positions and earned honors for competitive speaking and the title of Distinguished Toastmaster. She speaks to professional, community, and civic groups on numerous topics related to self-improvement and about the benefits and applications of NLP and Hypnotherapy. To schedule Judy for your event, call her at 703-764-0753. For more information, click here.

Freelance Writing/Editing/Subject Matter Expertise

Judy is a freelance writer/editor with over 80 interviews, book reviews and articles on web sites and in national magazines such as Anchor Point (the practical journal of NLP) and The Toastmaster (the monthly magazine of Toastmasters International). She consults as a subject matter expert in NLP, Hypnotherapy, mental health counseling, and personal growth. She is co-author of Healthy Habits: Total Fitness for Mind and Body. For more information, contact Judy at 703-764-0753, or email at judy@engagethepower.com.

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