Plessen Healthcare is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Diane Brinker, LCSW, Counseling, and Therapy to our roster of highly skilled medical professionals at our full-service, multi-specialty medical clinic on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Dr. Brinker has over 30 years of experience in clinical social work in both the public and private sectors. She has worked, trained, and taught in a variety of psychotherapeutic settings. She has maintained a private practice of individual, marriage and family counseling in the U.S. Virgin Islands since receiving her Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Southern California in 1983.
Dr. Brinker has taught in the Social Sciences Department at the University of the Virgin Islands for twelve years and has worked and consulted with the U.S. Virgin Islands government.
“There is a tremendous need to recognize and treat mental ailments in our community. Mental Health is an integral part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, addressing both body and mind when caring for an individual. We welcome Dr.Brinker to our team of medical professionals at Plessen,” states Dr. Jan Tawakol, founder and CEO of Plessen Healthcare.
Adding Mental Health to the list of services provided at Plessen Healthcare furthers our commitment to providing the highest quality of care for our patients. We are committed to improving clinical outcomes through educating, empowering, and guiding every individual in their health care journey and providing an experience that improves the quality of life and well-being.
Dr. Brinker will begin seeing patients as of Monday, June 29, 2020 at our Orange Grove medical campus. Patients can make an appointment with Dr. Brinker by calling 340-715-7720 or email myhealth@plessenhealthcare.com