Biography
Virginia Ann Waldorf, received her BA in Speech and Drama from the University of Kansas in 1982, her MS in Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 1993 and her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Psychobiology from the University of New Mexico in 1997. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in both public and private sector healthcare.
Areas of Specialty
Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Integrated Behavioral Health
Clinical Program Development
Interprofessional Education
Behavioral Healthcare Administration
Certifications
Over 25 years of experience
Key Publications
Journal Article
Waldorf, Virginia, Castillo, D.T. & Waldorf, V.A. (2008). Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Women with Substance Abuse. In: C.M.A. Geppert & L. A. Roberts (Eds.), The Book of Ethics: Expert Guidance for Professionals Who Treat Addiction. Hazelden Foundation: Center City, MN.
Journal Article
Waldorf, Virginia, Ciesielski, K.T., Waldorf, V.A., & Jung, R.E. (1995). Anterior brain deficits in chronic alcoholism: Cause or effect. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 183, 756-761.
Journal Article
Waldorf, Virginia, Meyers, R.J., Smith, J.E., & Waldorf, V.A. (1999). Application of Community Reinforcement Approach. In E. T. Dowd & L. Rugle (Eds.), Comparative Treatment of Substance Abuse. Springer Publishing Company. Inc.: NYC, NY.
Journal Article
Waldorf, Virginia, Smith, J.E., Meyers, R.J., & Waldorf, V.A. (1998). Covering all bases: Engaging and treating individuals with alcohol problems. In J. Hannigan, N. Spear, L. Spear & C. Goodlett (Eds)., Alcohol and alcoholism: Effects on Brain and Development. Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates: Mahwah, NJ.
Journal Article
Waldorf, Virginia, Moyers, T. B. & Waldorf, V. A. (2003). Motivational interviewing: Destination, direction and means. In F. Rotgers, D. Keller & J. Morgenstern (Eds.) Treating Substance Abuse, 2nd Edition. New York; Guilford Press.
Gender
Female
Languages
- English