Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.”
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I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is primary . Without a feeling of authentic comfort, safety, and unconditional acceptance, the therapy process will be undermined. I begin the therapeutic relationship before meeting the client with a brief telephone consult to assess client needs and answer any questions the client has . I assess client comfort level, preferences, needs, etc as well as acquiring basic sense of what the client is seeking . An appointment is arranged for the initial interview upon mutual agreement to proceed . I provide both in person and virtual therapy appointments.
Anthony Bourdain
"Maybe that's enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of the mind, no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom ... is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go."
CHRISTINA LYNN NANNI, MA, PSYD, LPC WELCOMES YOU
Provision of services to children , adolescents and adults ages 10+ - includes mood disorders, anxiety disorders, life transition adjustments , couples work, eating disorders, self esteem/self image issues, and chronic and severe mental illness.
My name is Christina Lynn Nanni and I have been providing mental health services in both group private practice and community mental health services since 2004. My areas of specialty are helping people deal with issues surrounding depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, life transition/adjustment challenges, relationship conflicts/marital discord , and self-image /self esteem struggles. I conduct individual, couple, and family therapy and utilize an integrative treatment approach with heavy reliability on cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness based practices . My goal for each client is increased insight and behavioral change ( both cognitively and behavioral ) to achieve greater personal satisfaction in life and symptom relief .
MY EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
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My pursuit of helping others began after I graduated Loyola University Maryland with a BA in Liberal Arts, Concentration in English Literature. I realized I wanted to really help others understand the origins of their behavior and how they were getting in their own way of living an authentic life . I enrolled in Immaculata University’s Clinical Psychology program and received a MA in 2002. My Master’s experience included two 6 month practicums: one in substance abuse/addiction treatment in group modality format, and another providing psychotherapy utilizing a cognitive behavioral treatment modality . Following three years of full time employment in the area of community mental health working amongst a population of severe and chronic mental illness, I reentered the educational realm to pursue a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. I graduated as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology in 2011. I also came out of this experience with a specialty concentration in the etiology and treatment of females with eating disorders . During my doctoral pursuit, I completed a 6 month practicum working specifically in the field of eating disorder treatment , and a one year internship in psychotherapy and psychological testing . I also completed my post doctoral residency ( one year) which included providing intensive psychotherapy and psychological testing while receiving weekly individual supervision from a licensed psychologist. From 2005 forward, I have spent the time working primarily in group private practice . I work with children 10+ . My true passion is helping adolescents and adults .
PUBLISHED LITERATURE : UNDERSTANDING THE ETIOLOGY OF EATING DISORDERS IN WOMEN UTILIZING AN EXISTENTIAL- HUMANISTIC TREATMENT MODALITY
OFFICE HOURS
New Patients Welcome
Mon - Thurs: 9am- 8pmFri : 9am-5pmSaturday slots available
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Life is a journey, not a destination.”