Linnda Durre¢, Ph.D., a licensed psychotherapist and marriage counselor with 28 years of experience, is a consultant, national speaker, published author, magazine and newspaper columnist, TV and radio talk show host and media guest. She received her B.A. in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, and her M.A. and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, now known as Alliant University.
She was a research assistant at Stanford University, working on the national evaluation of Head Start. She has three elementary teaching credentials (K-6), and has taught and/or lectured grades from nursery school to graduate school. She is an artist, art therapist, and former art teacher. She was an adjunct professor at Rollins College, teaching both Life Span Development and Life Transitions, a course she designed.
She consults to attorneys, serves as an expert witness in family counseling, child custody, sexual harassment and discrimination, and sexual abuse by therapists; the latter was the topic her 400-page doctoral dissertation, which was used to pass legislation in several states.
Dr. Durre¢ consults and speaks to businesses, corporations, agencies, non-profit organizations, and companies on policy and procedure, values and goal clarification, stress and time management, conflict resolution, communication skills, personality disputes, team building, job satisfaction, diversity training, sex discrimination and harassment, and win/win solutions.
She has done crisis intervention training for various police departments, including the Orlando Police Department, the Orange County (Florida) Sheriff’s Department, as well as completing an internship with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
She is a sports consultant to high school, college, amateur and professional athletes, concerning fitness, peak performance, negative messages, and dealing with fame. She has worked with athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, Olympics, golf, tennis, and swimming; and with their families, spouses, and children; and she been interviewed by Sportsline and ESPN Radio four times
She sold a TV series to Aaron Spelling, was admitted to the Writers Guild of America, and was also admitted to AFTRA and ASCAP. She has written six full-length screenplays, three plays, short stories, and has published her poems and political cartoons. She was accepted into Edward Albee’s Master Class in playwrighting for her original play, “The Viewing,” which she adapted into a short film, which she directed and produced. The short film was an official selection at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival and Delray Beach Film Festival and was a finalist in the Best of Florida/Made in Florida Film Festival. It won a Crystal Reel Award from FMPTA for Best Short Script. She also teaches acting.
She hosted and co-produced two live call-in TV shows: “Ask the Family Therapist,” on America’s Health Network, a national cable TV station at Universal Studios, Orlando, associated with Mayo Clinic, and was selected over 200 applicants in a national search; and “Personal Success Hotline with Dr. Durre¢,” on a PBS affiliate. From May 2005-February 2006, she appeared weekly on “The Daily Buzz,” as their resident “shrink.”
On WDBO 580 AM radio in Orlando, she hosted and co-produced, “The Dr. Linnda Durre¢ Show,” as well as, “Let’s Talk with Dr. Linnda Durre¢,” in New York on an NPR affiliate. She has appeared on Oprah, 60 Minutes, The Today Show, GMA, O’Reilly, AM LA, The Home and Family Show, Donahue, The Home Show, Disney Channel, and CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, NPR, and PBS.
Her book, the Great Relationshipsä Manual is on-line at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders. Her two upcoming books: Great Relationshipsä for Singles and Great Relationshipsä for Couples are the basis for the workshops she conducts for couples and singles.
She has written children’s books, is a published author in the anthology, On Love and Loving, wrote a newspaper column, “Head Lines,” in NY, and was a magazine columnist for Arts & Understanding Magazine (A & U), Orlando Leisure Magazine, and Holistic Health News. Her column, “The Doctor Is In,” appears in the Orlando Business Journal, and her column, “New Faces” has appeared in Florida’s entertainment paper, Focus In.
Her volunteer work includes: The Bridge Foundation, Cocaine Hotline, Harbor House-The Center Against Domestic Violence, Winter Park Tech, The Golden Rule Foundation, NJ State Diagnostic Center, coordinator of San Diego’s Women’s Counseling Referral Service, Love & Sex Addiction Hotline, Strong on Self-Defense, Women’s Business Exchange; Mentor Programs at five different high schools; and local coordinator for Bill Moyers’ PBS series, “Healing & the Mind.”
Her past and/or present listings and memberships include: Mensa, American Psychological Association, American Assn of Marriage and Family Therapists, Writers Guild of America (WGA), Women’s Committee of WGA, World’s Who’s Who of Women, World’s Who’s Who of Intellectuals, Who’s Who in the West, Who’s Who in La Jolla, Outstanding Young Women of America, National Board of Certified Counselors, and Who’s Who of Human Service Professionals.
SPEECH TOPICS INCLUDE:
BUSINESS & SUCCESS
Goal Setting & Visualization
Sales Techniques
On Camera & Speech Presentation
Downsizing & Career Changes
Toxic Companies
Time Efficiency
Self-Employment
Decision Making
Job Performance & Satisfaction
Dealing with Difficult People
Sexual Preference & Diversity
Sex Discrimination & Harassment
Teamwork & Team Building
SEXUALITY
Passion & Desire
Sexual & Gender Dysfunction
Gay Issues
Sex Education
Affairs & Infidelity
TRAUMA
Child Abuse & Neglect
Sexual Abuse in Therapy
Rape & Date Rape
Incest & Child Molestation
Post Traumatic Shock Disorder
Crime Victim Survival
Sex Discrimination & Harassment
Hurricane Stress
Grief & Mourning
Pet Loss & Grief
Terminal Illness
Death & Dying
HEALTH & WELL BEING
Exercise & Weight Control
Obesity, Bulimia & Anorexia
Fitness, Diet & Nutrition
Psychological Roots of Disease
Unresolved Anger & Rage
ADDICTIONS
Food & Eating Disorders
Gambling & Shopping
Workaholism
Sex & Love
Co-Dependence & Enabling
Rehab & Recovery
Children of Alcoholics
Dysfunctional Families
RELATIONSHIPS
Intimacy & Commitment
Engagement & Marriage
Finding the Perfect Mate
Friendships & Co-workers
Communication
Jealousy & Envy
Infidelity & Affairs
Separation & Divorce
Domestic Violence
LIFE TRANSITIONS
Menopause & Mid-Life Crisis
Empty Nest Syndrome
Separation & Divorce
Grief, Loss & Widowhood
The New Baby
Engagements & Marriage
SPORTS
Motivation & Discipline
Prime Health & Nutrition
Teammates & Coaches
Temptations on the Road
Stress on the Spouse & Family
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Borderlines
Passive-Aggressives
Narcissists
Personality Disorders
SCHOOL CONCERNS
Hyperactivity & HDAD
Attention Deficit Disorders
Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities
Parent Education
Special Needs Children
Parent-Teacher Communication
FAMILY DYNAMICS
Dysfunctional Families
Parent Education
Communication
Children & Adolescents
Effects of Divorce on Children
Separation & Divorce
Adoption & Infertility
Miscarriage & Stillborns
Domestic Violence
Blended Families
LIFE SKILLS
Time Management
Communication Skills
Assertiveness Training
Anger Management
Self Confidence & Self Esteem
Motivation & Excellence
Make Your Dreams Come True
SPIRITUALITY
Guided Imagery & Visualization
Life Mission & Purpose
Dream Interpretation
Universal Beliefs
Religious & Spiritual Path
DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
Manic-Depression
Grief & Mourning
Mental Disorders
Phobias
