Education:
Board Certified Coach (BCC), Wellness designation through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), New Jersey
Certified Aromatherapist (CA), Level 2, National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
Expertise:
- Aromatherapy
- Mental Health
- Wellness Lifestyle
- Psychospiritual/Metaphysical Approaches to Wellness
Experience:
Dr. DeeAnna Merz Nagel is a highly accomplished licensed psychotherapist in New York and New Jersey, a board-certified wellness coach, and a certified aromatherapist. With an extensive background in the healing arts, DeeAnna holds several additional certifications, including Reiki. She is passionate about teaching the ethical integration of alternative and psychospiritual approaches into practice.
As an author, DeeAnna has contributed significantly to her field through books, chapters, and articles. She is also the creator of Essential Soul Care®, a psychospiritual model designed for helping professionals. Her doctoral studies focused on multifaith spiritual direction, emphasizing her commitment to diverse and holistic care.
Dr. Nagel teaches the tenets of health and wellness coaching, coaching for weight management, and the use of aromatherapy to enhance emotional wellness.
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