Naticook Counseling Resources Staff
Donna M. Hastings, Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Director
Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Director
Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist - New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
- APA Certificate in the Proficiency of Treatment of Alcohol and Psychoactive Substance Abuse Disorders.
- National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
Education
- B.A. in Sociology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
- M.A. in Counseling and Personnel Services, University of Maryland Far East Division and College Park, Maryland
- A.G.S. in Elementary Counseling, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
- Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, New Hampshire
Experience
- Worked in the human service field for over forty years in private and public organizations
- Private practice since 1988 where she has seen adults, children, and families.
- Adjunct Faculty - Antioch New England Graduate School, dissertation committee member, practica supervisor
Crisis Intervention/Disaster Response
- Worked with trauma victims for over 45 years in various settings
- Member and coordinator of the New Hampshire Psychological Association's Disaster Response Network
- Member of the Granite State Critical Incident Stress Management Team which serves first responders statewide
- Adjunct faculty - Homeland Security Certificate Program, Rivier College
- Founding member of the NH Disaster Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
- Participated on the DBHRT training team which has trained over 600 NH disaster behavioral health professionals
- Mental Health Officer - Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team - Region 1
- Responded to large natural disasters including Hurricanes Andrew, Alberta, Isabella, Katrina, NH floods
- Responded to 9/11 tragedy, Egypt Air 990 crash
National Presenter
- American Red Cross National
- Approved Instructor - International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
- Well-known speaker, presenting both locally and nationally for organizations such as
- American Federation of Teachers
- American Red Cross
- National Exchange Clubs
- National Disaster Medical Services
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists
- New England Psychological Association
- New Hampshire Psychological Association - Fellow, Disaster Response Network Chairperson
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Personal
- Dr. Hastings and her husband are long time residents of Merrimack, where they raised their daughter.
- Participated in many community activities.
- Plays clarinet with the Merrimack Concert Band.
Naticook Counseling Resources, P.A.
Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
Phone: (603) 429-1190 Fax: (603) 424-4722
Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
Phone: (603) 429-1190 Fax: (603) 424-4722