Dr. Marie C. Gray, Ph.D.,
N.C.P., L.P.C., F.A.A.E.T.S., B.C.E.T.S. holds
a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, is a Nationally
Certified Psychologist, PA Licensed Professional
Counselor, Fellow, American Academy of Experts
in Traumatic Stress, Board Certified Expert
in Traumatic Stress, Diplomate, specializes
in treatment and conducts systematic research
in areas of traumatic stress since 1998.
As CEO of Cornerstone Counseling & Consulting
Specialists, LLC , co-developer [with Andrea
Pabon,] of the VSI© [Victim, Survivor,
Integration] Model, Gray believes this gender
specific, stage oriented, cognitive-relational-sociocultural-developmental
trauma treatment approach applied through systematic
assessment, diagnosis, and identification to
promote healing, growth, empowerment, change,
wellness via a modality demonstrating realistic
measurable outcomes evidences best practice.
VSI targets drug/alcohol abuse, dependence and
process addictions while addressing co-morbidity
DSM-IV-TR disorders. C.C.C.S. is staffed by
four highly skilled practitioners.
Gray specializes in treating aspects associated
with Traumatic Stress [resulting from child/adult
sexual, physical, verbal, emotional abuse, neglect
and/or exposure to violence/ abuse, LGBTQ issues,
Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Grief /Loss
[Specific/Ambiguous], Co-Occurring Disorders,
Relationship Instability, Substance Abuse, Process
Addictions, Risky Sexual behaviors/Sexual Disorders.
An adjunct professor of psychology at Misericordia
University, university level [graduate/undergraduate]
lecturer and speaker at both International and
National Conferences in specialty areas, she
remains sought after as an expert by local and
national media to serve on televised panel discussions,
provides clinical supervision for community
mental health agencies, specialized training
in VSI at State Hospitals and remains a respected
specialist in treating LGBTQ issues as a founding
member of PALGBIC. A recognized authority in
her field, Dr. Gray served as Direct Practice
Co-Chair and on Executive Council for the Luzerne
County Domestic Violence Task Force on Trauma,
[SAMSHA Grant] to create a community collaborative
approach to improve trauma services from 2001-2007.
Cornerstone Counseling & Consulting
Specialists, LLC
1108 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pa, 18612
570-674-1505
mgrayphd03@aol.com