Dr. Seggy Acosta is a Catholic stress and pain specialist in private practice with S.T.R.E.S.S. CENTRE INC., located at 10529 Crestwood Drive, suite 101, Manassas, Virginia 20109 (Phone: 703- 392-6420, Fax: 703-392-6421). She believes in the integration of her Catholic Faith into psychotherapy. Her patients appreciate the opportunity to be able to pray with her and discuss the meaning of their sufferings in light of their faith. She does individual, couple, and family therapy. In addition, she treats all types of pain conditions using non-pharmacological approaches to healing. She received her doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland with a Ph.D. in Stress Management and sub-specialty in Pain Management. Her Masters of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree with a specialty in Psychiatric-Mental Health was at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She received her undergraduate studies from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Her professional certifications include: • Certified and licensed Nurse Practitioner, Board of Nursing, Virginia • Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management and • Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric-Mental health, American Nurses Association Credentialing Center She received specialized training in: • Brief Psychotherapy: Harvard Community Health Plan with American PsychManagement • Biofeedback: Catholic University of America and University of Maryland • Psychophysiology: Center for the Study of Human Psychophysiology • Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation: Microcurrent Research with American Academy of Pain Management • Trigger Point and Myofascial Release: Janet Travell Series, Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine • Trauma Therapy and EMDR : IATP & PESI Inc. Her current positions include: • Founder and President, S.T.R.E.S.S. Centre Inc. • Founder, President and Chairman of the Board, Holy Trinity Jubilee Park Inc. • Vice-President, Arlington Senatus, Legion of Mary • President, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Praesidium of the Legion of Mary • Anchoress, Seven Sisters Apostolate

Dr. Seggy Acosta is a Catholic stress and pain specialist in private practice with S.T.R.E.S.S. CENTRE INC., located at 10529 Crestwood Drive, suite 101, Manassas, Virginia 20109 (Phone: 703- 392-6420, Fax: 703-392-6421). She believes in the integration of her Catholic Faith into psychotherapy. Her patients appreciate the opportunity to be able to pray with her and discuss the meaning of their sufferings in light of their faith. She does individual, couple, and family therapy. In addition, she treats all types of pain conditions using non-pharmacological approaches to healing. She received her doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland with a Ph.D. in Stress Management and sub-specialty in Pain Management. Her Masters of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree with a specialty in Psychiatric-Mental Health was at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She received her undergraduate studies from the University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Her professional certifications include: - Certified and licensed Nurse Practitioner, Board of Nursing, Virginia - Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management and - Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric-Mental health, American Nurses Association Credentialing Center She received specialized training in: - Brief Psychotherapy: Harvard Community Health Plan with American PsychManagement - Biofeedback: Catholic University of America and University of Maryland - Psychophysiology: Center for the Study of Human Psychophysiology - Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation: Microcurrent Research with American Academy of Pain Management - Trigger Point and Myofascial Release: Janet Travell Series, Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine - Trauma Therapy and EMDR: IATP & PESI Inc. Her current positions include: - Founder and President, S.T.R.E.S.S. Centre Inc. - Founder, President and Chairman of the Board, Holy Trinity Jubilee Park Inc. - Vice-President, Arlington Senatus, Legion of Mary - President, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Praesidium of the Legion of Mary - Anchoress, Seven Sisters Apostolate

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