Dr. Diana Bermudez, PhD, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, with a PhD in Counseling and MA in Art Therapy from the George Washington University

Trained in play therapy at the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery & Educ.

Certified Level 1 by the Theraplay Institute

Children’s Yoga instructor (Radiant Child®, basic)

Infant Mental Health Specialist, IMH-E® in VA, Level III (Clinical)

Infant Mental Health Leader certified by the VA Infant Mental Health Association

Certified Pyramid Model Trainer and Coach

• Bilingual (native Spanish) and experienced with the complexities of multicultural families.

• As mental health consultant, has developed and delivered services for families, and professional development at a variety of programs serving children.

Taught as adjunct faculty in the Counseling and Art Therapy Graduate Programs of George Washington University.

Member of Early Childhood Mental Health Virginia’s Advisory Board

Conducted research and published articles and book chapters with a focus on making therapeutic interventions accessible to minority clients.

Lives in Arlington with her husband, son and daughter.

Native of Costa Rica, where her extended family lives.