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Biographical Sketch:
Deborah’s career in addictions counseling began in 1992 at
Eugenia Psychiatric Hospital. There
she was a vital member of the “Safe Haven” staff; specializing in
providing an environment of healing for sexually abused and addicted
women. Her specialty groups
consisted of issues related to addiction, sexual abuse, eating disorders
and anger management. Her
work at Eugenia also included extensive counseling with adolescents as
well as the general population.
Deborah’s commitment to those suffering from addictions led
her to Villanova University where she achieved her certification in
Addictions Counseling.
Currently Ms. Blastic is the Director of the Dual Diagnosis,
Intensive Outpatient program in which she designed and formulated from
the ground up. This program
focuses on a unique population with many different mental disorders
coupled with duties incumbent in assisting her clients back into the
flow of life activities. Another
vital component of her work is to refer patients to the appropriate care
upon assessment of their stage of addiction.
As an adjunct to her responsibilities as Director at
Pennsylvania Hospital, Ms. Blastic has maintained a private practice
specializing in addiction for the past three years. |
Areas
of Specialization:
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Initial individual assessments |
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Drug and Alcohol and other
addictions counseling aimed at a diverse population |
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Individual and couples counseling |
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Interactive
therapy integrating the body, mind and spirit in the management of
addictions |
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