DeeAnna Merz Nagel
PO Box 392
Highlands, NJ 07732
Phone: 877.773.5591
Fax: 732.708.9265
da@onlinetherapyinstitute.com EDUCATION
M.Ed. Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Georgia,
1994
B.S. Mental Health and Human Services
Georgia State University, 1992
Magna cum laude LICENSES
AND CERTIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Online Therapy Institute, Inc. Highlands, NJ/2008-present Co-Founder, CEO- Offer training and consultation to individuals, groups and organizations worldwide regarding mental health
and technology, provide membership services to individuals and organizations interested in networking and collaborating around
issues of mental health and technology. DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LLC, Atlantic Highlands, NJ/2008-present Private Practice; Psychotherapist/Educator, Consultant/Evaluator.
In-Office psychotherapy, online counseling and evaluation, Shepell-fgi contracted EAP E-Counsellor, training and consultation
in areas of counseling ethics, online counseling and the impact of technology on mental health, Clinical and peer supervision.
ReadyMinds, Lyndhurst, NJ/2007-current Training Coordinator, Distance Credentialed Counselor- Mental Health
Focus; Edited/authored newly developed curriculum for the Distance Credentialed Counselor-Mental Health Focus
certification training for face-to-face and online courses, Merz Consulting, Inc., Adairsville, GA/1998-2007 CEO & President; Supervised up to 70 staff people in both management and field
positions working with indigent families and families involved with child protective services; provided online counseling;
provided workshops and seminars on such issues as ethics, online counseling, team-building, education and forensic mental
health (workshops approved by the Georgia Department of Education for teacher PLU); provided case consultation and clinical
supervision face-to-face and online; oversight of all aspects of agency, developed protocol and format for all behavioral
health services; conducted professional and corporate trainings. Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ/2005-present Adjunct Faculty; Psychology Department. Taught Intro to Psychology face-to-face
and via satellite. The Council on Quality and Leadership, Towson, MD/1999-2002 Quality Consultant; Provided monitoring, evaluation and technical assistance to
state agencies and providers of MR/DD services; participated in the development and/or revision of monitoring and evaluation
methodologies; developed and facilitated workshops as assigned. Morningstar Family Resource Center, Rome, GA/2001-2002 Therapist; Provided Homestead/Wrap-Around Therapy services, in-home and case management
supports and forensic First Placement Best Placement (FPBP) Family Assessments for Georgia DFCS. UMRA, Inc., Gadsden, AL/1998-2000 Executive Director of Services/QMRP; Supervised 50 employees in direct care and
management positions for an agency serving adults with developmental disabilities; provided clinical oversight for 27 resident/trainees
in 9 homes and a day-habilitation facility; wrote Individual Service Plans; facilitated staff trainings; developed behavior
intervention strategies; wrote and reviewed policies and procedures; pursued grant opportunities. The ARC of DeKalb County, Fort Payne, AL/1997-1998 Programs Coordinator; QMRP; Developed and implemented a residential
program for people with mental retardation; developed ISPs, training goals and objectives; supervised 15 staff direct care
staff and case managed 9 consumers; wrote grants and pursued advocacy issues. Chattanooga Community Kitchen, Chattanooga, TN/1997 Employment Counselor; Developed and implemented the Homeless Lifeskills and Employment
Program (HELP); taught life skills and job readiness classes; provided job coaching and individual counseling as needed; facilitated
weekly men's and women's therapy groups; provided referrals to community agencies, provided case management services to an
average case load of 10. Family Life Center, Inc., Fort Payne, AL/1996-1997 Drug Screen Coordinator; Collected urine drug screens for pre-employment,
random & post-accident; reported drug screen results to employee representatives; scheduled appointments for counselors;
administered new client intakes; administered breath alcohol tests according to DOT standards; facilitated Intensive Outpatient
addiction groups. Night Hospitality at Clifton Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA/1991-1996 Shelter and Food Coordinator; Provided shelter and food coordination for 30 homeless
men who are elderly and disabled, coordinated with other staff and volunteers concerning social services and employment opportunities,
wrote grant proposals, monitored food donations and provided oversight for meal volunteer preparation, supervised weekly food
pantry for 50 indigent families. Georgians for a Common Sense Health Plan, Decatur, GA/1995-1996 Administrative Assistant; Submitted monthly financial and project reports, prepared
monthly mailings, chaired monthly meetings, wrote grant proposals, networked with similar agencies, provided information to
health care consumers, and mobilized agencies in an effort to effect change in the health care system. Mentor Clinical Care, Atlanta, GA/1994-1996 Foster Care Provider; Provided therapeutic foster care to persons with developmental
and physical disabilities; participated in ongoing training; participated in ongoing supervision from a Licensed Professional
Counselor; awarded Mentor of the Quarter, summer 1994. PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Journal
Articles - Anthony, K., Jung, A., Rosenaur, D., Nagel, D.M. and Goss, S. (in press) Interview with
Audrey Jung, President of the International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO), presented at the Online Counselling
and Therapy in Action conference, April 25th 2009 British journal of guidance and counselling.
- Nagel,
D.M. & Anthony, K. (2009). Forensic mental health and technology: Risk management strategies for the practitioner. The
Forensic Examiner. 18(1) pp.62-65.
- Nagel, D.M. & Anthony, K. (2009). Writing therapy using new technologies-
the art of blogging. Journal of poetry therapy, 2009, 22(1).
- Nagel, D.M. (2008). Filling the void in the
virtual consultation room. Voices: the art and science of psychotherapy, 44(1), 98-101.
- Nagel, D.M. (2007).
The importance of certification: a panel of experts. The Forensic Examiner, 16 (1), 72-23.
- Merz, D. (2003).
In K. Anthony (Ed.), Information technology: future therapy stories. Counselling and psychotherapy journal. 14 (9).
- Horne, S., Merz, T., & Merz, D. (2001). Disability and
emotional Abuse: Mental Health Consequences and Social Implications. Journal of Emotional Abuse, 2, 4, 39-60.
- Merz,
D.P. (1996). Valuing differences. Open Hands, Winter, 18-19.
Non-Peer Reviewed Articles - Nagel,
D.M. (2009). People with asperger's syndrome learn social skills in second life. Telehealth world. Spring. p.1.
- Nagel,
D.M. (2008). Health education & intervention in a virtual world. Telehealth world, Fall, p.8.
- Schmelter-Davis,
H., Anthony, K. Nagle, D. M. (2009). Using technology to deliver career and school guidance services: Establishing a global
and inclusive ethical framework. Student assistance journal. 21 (3), 26-34.
- Sutherland, J. & Nagel, D.M. (2007).
Having a healthy and happy relationship. Georgia Valley Living. May/June.
- Nagel, D.M. (2007). Is your
workplace drug-free? Georgia Valley Living. July/August, 22.
Book Chapters - Anthony,
K. & Nagel, D.M. (in press). Training therapists to work effectively online. In Popoola, B.I. & Adebowale, O.F. (Eds).
Online guidance and counselling: Toward Effectively applying technology. IGI Global.
- Nagel, D.M. &
Palumbo, G., (in press). The role of blogging in mental health. In K. Anthony, D.M. Nagel & S. Goss (Eds.). The use
of technology in mental health: Applications, ethics and practice. Charles C Thomas Publisher: Springfield, IL.
- Nagel,
D.M. & Riley, S. (in press). Using chat and instant messaging (IM) to enrich counselor training and supervision.
In K. Anthony, D.M. Nagel & S. Goss (Eds.). The use of technology in mental health: Applications, ethics and practice.
Charles C Thomas Publisher: Springfield, IL.
- Gehl, N., Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M., (in press). Online training
for online mental health. In K. Anthony, D.M. Nagel & S. Goss (Eds.). The use of technology in mental health: Applications,
ethics and practice. Charles C Thomas Publisher: Springfield, IL.
- Nagel, D.M. & Anthony, K. (in press). Text-based
Online Counseling: Chat. In R. Kraus, G. Stricker and C. Speyer (Eds.) Online counseling, Second edition: A handbook for
mental health professionals. Academic Press: USA.
- Nagel, D.M., Goss, S. &
Anthony, K. (2009). The use of technology in supervision. In Pelling, N., Barletta, J & Armstrong, P. (Eds.) The practice
of supervision. Australian Academic Press: Australia
- Nagel, D.M. (2007). Who can perform distance counseling?
In J.F. Malone, R. M. Miller & G.R. Walz (Eds.), Distance counseling: Expanding the counselor's reach and impact,
Counseling Outfitters: Ann Arbor, MI.
Books - Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2009).
Online therapy: A practical guide. Sage Publishing: London.
- Nagel, D.M. & Anthony, K. (in press). Clinical
supervision: Best practice for online applications, Charles C. Thomas, Publisher: Springfield, IL.
- Anthony,
K., Nagel, D.M. & Goss, S. (in press). The use of technology in mental health: applications, ethics and practice.
Charles C. Thomas: Springfield, IL
Curriculums - Nagel, D.M., Malone, J.F., Sutherland,
J. (2007). Distance credentialed counselor mental health focus training handbook. Internal Proprietary Training Document.
Lyndhurst, NJ: ReadyMinds, LLC.
- Nagel, D.M. & Anthony, K. (2010). Distance Credentialed Counselor Training:
Mental Health Concentration. Internal Proprietary Training Document. Lyndhurst, NJ: ReadyMinds, LLC.
- Nagel,
D.M. & Anthony, K. (in development). Distance Credentialed Counselor Training: Career Counselor Concentration.
Internal Proprietary Training Document. Lyndhurst, NJ: ReadyMinds, LLC.
- Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010). Introduction
to Cyberspace: A Primer for Helping Professionals. Internal Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy
Institute, Inc.
- Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010). Relationships in Cyberspace: An Introduction for Helping
Professionals. Internal Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute, Inc.
- Anthony,
K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010). The Online Therapeutic Relationship: Theoretical Considerations. Internal Proprietary
Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute, Inc.
- Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010). Ethical
Considerations of Online Therapy. Internal Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute, Inc.
- Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010). Working Therapeutically Using Asynchronous Email. Internal Proprietary
Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute, Inc.
- Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010). Working
Therapeutically Using Synchronous Chat. Internal Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute,
Inc.
- Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010). Introduction to Online Supervision: Text-based Strategies. Internal
Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute, Inc.
- Anthony, K. & Nagel, D.M. (2010).
Introduction to Online Group Therapy: Text-based Strategies. Internal Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online
Therapy Institute, Inc.
- Nagel, D.M. & Anthony, K. (in development).Online Peer Support: An Introduction to
Helping. Internal Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute, Inc.
- Nagel, D.M. &
Anthony, K. (in development).Supervising an Online Peer Support Program: Considerations and Strategies. Internal
Proprietary Training Document. Highlands, NJ. Online Therapy Institute, Inc.
CONFERENCES, PRESENTATIONS,
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS - EAPA's Annual World EAP Conference, Pre-Conference Training, Tampa, FL. 10/10.Distance
Credentialed Counselor Training.
- EAPA's Annual World EAP Conference. Tampa, FL. !0/10. Let
your Fingers do the Talking; Critical Issues Forum.
- 2010 EAP-MAP Conference;
Villanova, PA. 6/10. Let Your Fingers do the Talking; Panel Discussion.
- Good Ideas Conference:
Monmouth County School Counselor Association and Ocean County Personnel and Guidance Association, Lakewood, NJ. 5/10.
Working Ethically in Cyberspace
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: Alaska Division.
Pieces and Parts Teleconference. 5/10. Online Therapy.
- EAPA's Annual World EAP Conference,
Pre-Conference Training, Dallas, TX. 10/09. Ethical Implications Online: Working and Socializing in Cyberspace
- International Therapist Leadership Institute's Practice Building Virtual Conference and Teleseminar, 10/15/09.
Online Therapy.
- Virtual Conference on Counseling, Second Life, CESL Conference Center, 9/16-18/09.
CE offered through Kent State University. Keynote: Online Therapy in Second Life and the Online Therapy Institute
- Metropolitan
New York Chapter, National Rehabilitation Association, NY, NY, 6/09. Ethical Issues of Cyberspace: Considerations
for the Rehabilitation Counselor
- Joint Spring Conference NASW GA Chapter and GA Society for Clinical
Social Work, Atlanta, GA. 5/09. Ethical Implications of Cyberspace: Understanding the Clinical Risks and
Responsibilities
- Online Counselling and Therapy in Action, University of Leicester, UK 4/09. Online
Therapy- the State of Play in the USA
- Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Human Services-
2009 Annual Conference, Lincroft, NJ. 4/09. Mental Health and the Impact of Technology.
- Summit on Behavioral Telehealth, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; 5/08; ISMHO Exhibit Representative
- Project Safe Childhood Summit, U.S. District Attorney's Office, Atlanta, GA, 8/07: Ethical Issues in
Victim Advocacy when Working with Child Sexual Abuse Victims
- Summit on Behavioral Telehealth, Harvard
Medical School, Boston, MA; 5/07: ISMHO Exhibit Representative
- Licensed Professional Counselor's
Association Annual Convention, Savannah, GA, 5/07: Ethical Dilemmas: An Experiential Workshop
- American
Counseling Association 2007 National Conference, Detroit, MI; 3/07: ISMHO Exhibit Representative
- Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts, International Child Custody Symposium, Atlanta GA 10/06: Parents
with Developmental Disabilities: Determining Parental Fitness
- American College of Forensic Examiners
International, Annual Convention, Orlando, FL 9/06: The Benefits of Utilizing Forensic Evaluations in Child Welfare
Cases
- Licensed Professional Counselor Association Annual Convention, Pine Mountain, GA 5/06: Case
Studies in Mandated Reporting: A Review of Ethical and Legal Requirements
- New Jersey Counseling Association,
Annual Convention, Eatontown, NJ 5/06:Online Counseling as an Adjunct to Private Practice
- New
York Mental Health Counselor Association Annual Convention, Albany NY 4/06: Is Online Counseling Ethical?
- Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children; Child Placement Conference, Augusta, GA 11/05: What
to Ask for When: A review of Forensic Evaluations
- American Psychological Association, Annual Convention.
Washington D.C. 8/05: Clinical Topics on the Internet: Working in the Online Medium Symposium, Utilizing the Internet
and Technology to Enhance the Supervisory Process
- 1st Annual Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment
Symposium, Atlanta, GA 6/05, Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS):Parental Fitness, Domestic Violence,
Psychological, Psychiatric...When to Recommend What Evaluation and Why
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Association Annual Convention, Peachtree City, GA 5/05: Utilizing the Internet and Technology to Enhance the Supervisory
Process
- American Psychiatric Association, Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA 5/05 Online Communication
in Mental Health: Different Contexts, Different Issues
- Licensed Professional Counselor Association
Annual Convention, Savannah GA 5/04: Is Online Counseling Ethical?
- Licensed Professional
Counselor Association, Moderator Atlanta GA 1/04: Evolving Ethics: Trends, Dilemmas and Contradictions
- National Rural Mental Health Association Conference, Orlando, FL 7/03:Online Counseling: Benefits for
the Rural Consumer of Mental Health Services
- Annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Savannah, GA
3/03: Online Counseling as an Adjunct to Private Practice
- National Association of Social
Workers, Georgia Chapter Conference, Atlanta, GA 10/02: Online Counseling as an Adjunct to Private Practice
- American Mental Health Counselor Association Annual Convention, Atlanta GA 7/02: Online Counseling as
an Adjunct to Private Practice
- Licensed Professional Counselor Association Annual Convention, 5/02:
Online Counseling as an Adjunct to Private Practice
- The Georgia Compliance & Quality
Training Project, The Council on Quality and Leadership, 9/01-4/02, Developed and presented the following workshops across
the state of Georgia: Record Keeping 101, Progress Notes/Incident Reporting & Documentation, Clinical/Program
Records Management
- Arc of Georgia, Panel Discussion, 1/95: Sexuality in the Developmentally
Delayed
- To Tell the Truth, Co-sponsor, Opening Remarks, Atlanta, GA
10/94: Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Problem and How You Can be a Part of the Solution
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