Millennium Magazine 18th_Ed_Dr. Steven Grimes

393 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition SOCIAL SERVICES AND NONPROFIT Since 1995, Dr. Peggy McMahon has offered private counseling services to clients through her private practice, Peggy McMahon, PhD, P.A. She frequently meets with patients by appointment, engaging in meaningful discussions about their concerns. She finds a wealth of fulfillment in offering support to those in need. Dr. McMahon has made significant contributions to the Dallas Fort Worth region by spreading awareness about OCD through conferences open to the public. In addition, she shares her OCD treatment expertise through training sessions and support groups. Her efforts have helped patients receive the correct therapy for them, improving their condition. Dr. McMahon initially pursued a major in nursing while attending The University of Texas at Arlington. Though she ultimately graduated with a BS in accounting, she developed a passion for psychology, leading her to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. To support herself through this endeavor, she worked as a certified public accountant (CPA), which provided her with enough financial stability to complete her studies. Graduating in 1995, she began working in the field and has since developed a successful career. After several years of research, Dr. McMahon began researching different therapeutic approaches to remain updated with the latest developments in psychology, which led her to specialize in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) therapy. Coincidentally, her daughter developed OCD at the age of seven, and Dr. McMahon treated her; her daughter is now 23 years old and experiences minimal OCD symptoms. Witnessing the measurable progress of patients through OCD therapy fills Dr. McMahon with pride, and she is glad to offer her expertise to those with this challenging disorder. In the coming years, she plans to continue her work with those diagnosed with OCD. She has no plans to retire, but when she does, she looks forward to enjoying time spent with her family and traveling. PEGGY MCMAHON, PHD PSYCHOLOGIST Peggy McMahon, PhD, P.A. Dallas, TX

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