About Us

Dr. Wendy Sutton
drwendysutton@gmail.com

o        Over 25 yrs. experience in the field of Psychology/Sexology.
o        Exceptional Multimedia Key & Motivational Speaker.
o        Diligent interdisciplinary researcher.
o        Brilliant communication & interpersonal abilities.
o        Passionate in assisting patients develop self-love/confidence & interpersonal communication.
o        Rich from a multiplicity of adverse & positive experience, world travel, and continuing education.

EDUCATION

2007                Doctorate in Human Sexuality (D.H.S). California. USA.
Research Project: 'Kinsey Sexual Attitude and Behavior Questionnaire:

2002-2005      Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.). Manhattan, USA.
Thesis: The Medicalization of Female Sexual (Dys)function: An Anthology
State University of New York (SUNY).

1990-1991      Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology. Darwin, Australia.
Thesis: Maternal Deprivation from a Neurochemical Perspective.
Northern Territory University.

1985-1989        B.A. Double Major Psychology Darwin, Australia.
Major Anthropology & Minor Philosophy. Northern Territory University

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION

2010     Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification, UNIVERSAL YOGA TRAINING CENTER Yongling School.
With world renowned yogi, VIJAYAMARESEN. Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Vijay teaches a personally devised form of Universal Hatha Yoga that focusses on deep relaxation   and self-healing. The fruit of long years of study in various schools of Yoga, Universal Hatha Yoga utilises physical postures (asanas), breath-work (pranayama) and meditation techniques to liberate the vital energy of the body and mind.

2009       Clinical Training in Mind Body Psychology/Medicine. Harvard Medical School.
The course provides instruction and experience in the practice of the foundational elements of mind/body - relaxation response, cognitive/behavioral strategies, movement, nutrition, and belief - both for integration into individual practice and as a basis for establishment of a mind/body clinical program.   Harvard Medical School, Boston MA.

2006-2007         Doctoral Research Project. Florida, USA.
Four week placement with Dr. Randy Whitney.

2005                Traumatology Therapist Certification Course IN Disaster Trauma,
Compassion Fatigue Therapist, Compassion Stress Management.
Tallahassee, Florida   USA. Charles & Kathy Figley. The Figley Institute.

2005                    American Red Cross. Mental Health Worker. Florida, USA.
Counseled traumatized and displaced victims during hurricane season Katrina & Rita.

1998        Psychology Internship.
Daws Road Repatriation Hospital. Adelaide, Australia. Neuropsychological Testing for Alzheimers & Memory Deficit Disorder, Brain Damage & Counseled Viet Vets with PTSD. Colin Field Head Psychologist.

1998                Graduate Officers Mental Health Supervision & Training. Australia.
Week long assessment, training IN Mental Health Skills.

1992-2001        Terrace Therapy Center Joint Venture Cramer & Ramsey Group of Co. Adelaide, Australia.
Senior Group Facilitator for Weight Care Program & Trainee Sex Therapist. by Dr. D. Cramer & Psychologist Herb Seal (founder of AASECT.USA). Worked with a multidisciplinary team.

1993-1994        Postgraduate Diploma in Narrative & Family Therapy.
Michael White & Gregory Smith. Dulwich Center, Adelaide, Australia.

1993-1994        Internship in Psychology and Hypnotherapy. Adelaide, Australia.
3hrs. a week with Psychologist Robert Bright.

1993        Genetic Testing & Consulting. Dr. Ford. Adelaide University, Adelaide Australia.

1992-1993        Social Science Research Assistant & Internship.
Administered psychometric tests for toxicity affects on Australian Aboriginals. Ted Milikin Psychologist.
Darwin Prison. Darwin, Australia.

1990-1991        Psychology Internship & Supervision.
Forensic Team. Sex Offenders Program. Administered & evaluated MMPI, Weshlers Intelligence Inventory for children, adults, and prison inmates. Sex Offenders Program, utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques. Statistically evaluated and conferred with nursing staff re: a behavioral modification program for high security patients. Tamarind Mental Health Center.
Darwin, Australia.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008                Beachside Church. Ormond, Florida.
Presented weekly workshops with Head Pastor for church members i.e. 'The Moment of Truth a Series on Marriage' and, private consultations.

2002- 2007        Private Practice. Manhattan, New York.
Confer with patients suffering a multiplicity of symptomatic, maladaptive or undesired behavior; sexual, social, political, spiritual and cultural. Family, couples, individual and group client-centered therapy. The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of behavior for the purpose of preventing or eliminating undesired behavior; enhancing interpersonal relationships, personal, group or organizational effectiveness and work and/or life adjustment; and improving behavioral health and/or mental health. Plus, but is not limited to psychological (including neuropsychological) testing and counseling; psychoanalysis; psychotherapy; the diagnosis and treatment of mental, nervous, emotional, cognitive or behavioral disorders, disabilities, ailments or illnesses, alcoholism, substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury or disability, psychological aspects of learning; and the use of DSM classification system.

1995-1998        Private Practice. Adelaide, Australia.
Confer with patients suffering a variety of psychological issues. I.e. substance abuse/addictions, rape/trauma, sexual dysfunction & eating disorders. Wrote and employed 'KISS' workshop for couples; 'A Journey into Female Sensuality' & 'Weight Care' groups.

1992-2001        Terrace Therapy Center Joint Venture Cramer & Ramsey Group of Co. Adelaide, Australia.
Senior Group Facilitator for Weight Care Program & Trainee Sex Therapist with Dr. D. Cramer & Dr. Herb Sea (founder of AASECT.USA). Worked with a multidisciplinary team.

1993        Quoin Technology. Adelaide, Australia.
Organizational Consultant. Mediated with management & company staff to produce agreement & reconciliation to achieve advantageous working relations & aim for higher productivity.

1988-1989        Case Worker for Health & Community Services. Darwin, Australia.
Interacted with a multicultural population. Extrapolated client information from automated database for the purpose of making referrals. Made recommendations for future case management with a multidisciplinary team.

1976-1984        Nurse Aid Public & Private Hospitals. Adelaide, Australia.
Rehabilitation counsel/care in the areas of psychiatry, geriatrics, orthopedics, maternity, OR procedures.

VOLUNTEER WORK

2005                    American Red Cross.
Counseled traumatized and displaced victims during hurricane season Katrina & Rita. Daytona Beach, USA.

1991-1991        Resident Councilor Northern Territory University.
Counseled students with academic, personal & related cultural/isolation issues, eating disorders, OCD, sexual issues, and relationships.
Darwin, Australia.

1988        1999 Crisis Line Councilor Volunteer.Counseled clients dealing withsuicide, death & loss, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, pregnancy, abortion, gender confusion. Crisis intervention, referrals, debriefing and conferring with staff. Dr. Elizabeth Davidson. Darwin, Australia.

1968-1969        Hillcrest Psychiatric Hospital. Volunteer Worker @ age 11.
Cared for intellectually & physically disabled infants, children and adolescents, under the auspices of Professor Baldwin. Adelaide, Australia.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2007                Domestic Abuse Course. 8 week C.O.D.A. Program.
Daytona Beach Florida, USA.

2006                Sexuality Attitude Re-Structuring Program (SAR).
San Francisco California, USA.

2002                Philosophy and the History of Science. New York University, USA.

2000                Immune Based Therapies.
Participated in 4 day workshops for HIV diagnosis, care and therapies.
Glen Gaylord. Hollywood, California, USA.

1998        Glenside Psychiatric & Flinders Medical Hospitals.
Weekly discussions re: neuropsychological case studies.
Participated in the Workshop 'Pediatric Neuropsychology' Dr. Ron Sugarman (South Africa). Glenside Psychiatric Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.

1994              Adelaide Day Clinic.
'An Eclectic View of Postnatal Depression' Adelaide, Australia.

1994        Royal Adelaide Hospital.
'Understanding & Treating Child Sexual Abuse' Kathy Mathews. Adelaide, Australia.

1993        Eating Disorders Seminar.
'New Treatments for Eating Disorders' Ron Watt (USA).
Tamarind Center. Darwin, Australia.

1991                Cancer Society of Australia.
'Image Therapy, Revitalizing Oneself, Family Bereavement' Ian Gawler.
Adelaide, Australia.

1988        Crisis Line Councilor Training. Eight week intensive live in course.
Darwin, Australia.

1982        Systematic Training for Affective Parenting.
Six week Behavioral Modification Program using Token Economy Technique for emotionally disturbed children. Women & Children's Hospital (formally, Adelaide Children's Hospital). Adelaide, Australia.

CONFERENCES

2007               Quantum Mind. Toward a Science of Consciousness.
Salzburg, Austria.

2003                 The Society for the Scientific Study of Sex. (SSSS).
Sexual Science and Politics: Mutual Interactions. Orlando, Florida USA.

2001               The Violent Brain. Advances in Forensic & Neuroscience.
St. Vincent's Hospital. New York, USA.

1998                 ASIM'98 Impotence Medicine Conference.
March 20-21 Launch of Viagra. Victoria, Australia.

1994               Australian Medical Association Conference.
Presented the Paper. 'Psychological Sexual Dysfunction.'
The Terrace Intercontinental Hotel. Adelaide, Australia.

1994                Discursive Construction of Knowledge Conference.
'Post Modern Dreams' with Ian Parker. 'Conversational Realities' John Shotter. 'Narrative Therapy' with Michael White. Adelaide, Australia.

1990                International Congress of Behavioral Medicine.
Gained Certification in Molecular Neurophysiology & Health Psychology. Fred Nygen (Sweden), Neville Owen (AUS) Abbey King (USA) & Erwin Sarason (USA). Uppsala, Sweden.

1988                Northern Territory Counseling & Guidance Conference.
Systems Approach with Rational Emotive Therapy, Family Systems, School Counseling Strategies, & Rogerian Group Therapy Darwin, Australia.

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner #002515 New York, USA.
Board Certified Clinical Sexologist # 2829 USA.
Certified Traumatology Therapist & Educator # 15089 USA.
DIPLOMAT American College of Sexologists (1996) USA.
DIPLOMAT American Board of Sexologists (2005) USA.

MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Traumatology.
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Society for the Sexual Study of Sexuality (SSSS).
World Association for Sexologists (WAS).
International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH).