Background
Astern, Laurie was born on November 13, 1952 in New York City. Daughter of Seymour and Hilda Astern.
Astern, Laurie was born on November 13, 1952 in New York City. Daughter of Seymour and Hilda Astern.
Bachelor in Psychology, Florida Atlantic U., 1983; Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Nova U., 1992; postgraduate, Fielding Institute, 1996-1998.
Member crisis intervention and sexual assault staff, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1984-1986; victim advocate, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1986-1988; substance abuse counselor, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1990-1994; private practice in psychotherapy, Pompano, Florida, since 1987. Facilitator Human Immunodeficiency Virus Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome support groups, Pompano, Florida, since 1990. Founder Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention, Inc., Hollywood, Florida, 1980-1985.
Founder, director Center for Victims of Crime, Pompano, since 1987. Member National Association Drugs and Alcohol Counselors, Nova Southeastern U. Alumni Association.