Linda Cherry, PsyD, BSEd, CPT

Linda Cherry, PsyD, BSEd, CPT has extensive work experience spanning from 2009 to present. Linda is the owner of Sports Excellence/Psychology Workshops where they conduct workshops focused on athletic performance optimization and leadership training for coaches and athletes. Linda also worked at CoachUp as a Running Coach and Sports Excellence & Optimization Consultant, specializing in middle and long-distance running. Linda has their own private practice called Cherry Wellness LLC, where they provide health and wellness consultation with a focus on addiction recovery, medical weight loss, and sports excellence & optimization. Linda worked as a Behavioral Health Educator at Five Star Home Health Care, providing lifestyle change coaching to individuals seeking weight loss. At Bounce Fitness, they were responsible for program development and client care, while also conducting physical, nutritional, and emotional evaluations for clients. Linda has also worked as an Adjunct Psychology Professor at Everest College and Stratford University, teaching courses in general psychology and developmental psychology. Linda has experience in admissions as the Director of Admissions at Sagebrush. Linda also worked as a Behavioral Health Consultant at the City of Alexandria Community Services Board, where they provided screening, individual and group therapies, and curriculum development for clients in the Alexandria City Detox Program. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Behavioral Health at Inova Health System, where they developed and implemented a strategic plan for partial hospital and outpatient programs and managed department finances and staff development. Linda has a diverse background in the fields of psychology, wellness coaching, athletics, and education.

Linda Cherry, PsyD, BSEd, CPT has an extensive education history. Linda obtained their Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University Honolulu from 2000 to 2005. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology at Fayetteville State University from 1993 to 2000. Linda also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Education from George Mason University, which they received from 1988 to 1993. Additionally, they attended Lake Braddock Secondary School, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In terms of certifications, Linda has several. Linda is a Meyer's Brigg Type Indicator Administrator, having obtained this certification from Meyer's Brigg in June 2018. Linda is also a Narcan First Responder, having completed the program offered by Fairfax County Community Services Board REVIVE in March 2017. Linda is a Certified Personal Trainer, having earned this credential from The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America in March 2012. Linda is an Anger Management Specialist I, having obtained certification from the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) in February 2010. Linda is also a Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) Instructor, having completed training from the Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) in February 2007. Finally, they possess certifications in Basic First Aid and Heart Saver CPR (Child and Adult), which they acquired from the American Heart Saver in August 2016.