Background
Dusen, Betsy Anne Van was born on October 28, 1932 in Fort Edward, New York, United States. Daughter of Clayton Leroy and Bernice (Hamilton) V.
marriage and family therapist psychotherapist
Dusen, Betsy Anne Van was born on October 28, 1932 in Fort Edward, New York, United States. Daughter of Clayton Leroy and Bernice (Hamilton) V.
Bachelor in English with honors, University Rochester, 1954. Master of Arts in Counseling, Fairfield University, Connecticut, 1978.
Secretary Doubleday & Company, New York City, 1954-1956. Assistant to sales manager Rinehart & Company, 1956-1957. Assistant editor Henry Holt & Company, 1957-1958.
Managing editor Ballantine Books, 1959-1961. Freelance editor, 1961-1964. Therapist Hudson River Counseling, Mount Kisco, New York, 1978-1985, Stamford (Connecticut) Counseling Center, from 1982.
Site administrator Pastoral Counseling Center, Trumbull, Connecticut, from 1986. Adjunct professor psychology Westchester Community College.
Member American Association Family and Marriage Therapy, American Association Pastoral Counseling.
Married Allan Christopher Simon November 10, 1956 (divorced 1988). Children: Claire Jennifer Simnon, Eric Van Dusen Simon.