Joanne Perilstein, Ph.D. is a Psychologist and Coach who obtained her Ph.D. from Northwestern University in counseling in 1975. As a believer in the importance of lifelong learning, she did not let her professional education stop there. From 1975 through the early nineties Dr. Perilstein studied a variety of techniques to help people overcome psychological problems and to adjust to career changes and life transitions. She learned to help people with various physicals, and emotional difficulties adjust productively to their circumstances. I taught a course on the Psychology of Disability to students learning physical therapy.

In 1992, Dr. Perilstein awarded a Post Doctoral Fellowship from the Center for Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania where she learned state of the art treatment for depression and other psychological problems. From 1986 to 2000 she had an active practice helping individuals to identify their strengths and interests in preparation for their choosing appropriate career and training programs.

In the mid-nineties, Dr. Perilstein turned to the airwaves to host a radio program, Health Matters, featuring interviews with a number of practioners of alternative and integrative therapies, such as chiropractic, aromatherapy, acupuncture and others.

Recently, Dr. Perilstein trained at the Authentic Happiness Coaching Program, the Institute for Life Coach Training, and the Retirement Options Program. While earning her degree in psychotherapy, she learned how to help people advance from emotional distress to more normal functioning. The new training in coaching extends this learning. to enable Dr. Perilstein to apply the most advanced techniques in fostering change from normal functioning to optimal living. By using the techniques of Authentic Happiness, Dr. Perilstein and Inspired Retirement can assist you in attaining your goals in a manner that accentuates your strengths and productivity.

Her experience and training allow her to coach a wide spectrum of individuals including those who face physical Challenges and life transition. She is driven by the desire to provide quality service to her clients so that together we design the future of your choice. Dr. Perilstein firmly believes that you are best able to reach your goals and dreams after you have expressed, refined and then pursued them. Inspired Retirement is here to assist you during this process and help bridge the gap between where you are today and where you choose to be tomorrow!

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