Clifford R. Dunning

Hi, I'm Clifford R. Dunning

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Dr. Clifford R. Dunning has served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Northern Virginia Professional Counseling Centers, P.C. since its inception in 1978. A Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Clifford R. Dunning has also been trained in hypnotherapy, ADHD treatments, and substance abuse treatments. As a Clinical Psychotherapist at Northern Virginia Professional Counseling Centers, Clifford R. Dunning specializes in marriage and family therapy, dysfunctional family relations, domestic violence intervention, critical incident debriefing, and stress reduction. Working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, Clifford R. Dunning engineers specialized treatment plans for each patient according to specific medical needs and personal risks. Clifford R. Dunning's treatment plans often include hypnotherapy, which can promote stress reduction, weight loss, and the cessation of negative habits. Clifford R. Dunning also hosts support groups at Northern Virginia Professional Counseling Centers and runs a variety of seminars and workshops on topics ranging from human sexuality to couples communication. Throughout his career, Clifford R. Dunning has provided his psychological services to law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and courtrooms. Many newspapers, television programs, and radio stations have consulted Clifford R. Dunning for his expertise, and he has published multiple articles in industry journals, including a regular column in Officers Benefit Association Quarterly. Clifford R. Dunning stays up to date in the field of Psychology through continued classroom work and participation in many professional groups, such as the American Psychological Association and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. A graduate of the United States Navel Academy, Clifford R. Dunning served in the United States Marine Corps for 26 years. He has retained his military ties as a volunteer at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Clifford R. Dunning pursued graduate studies at both George Washington University, where he earned a Master of Arts, and United States International University, where he recieved a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Behavior.