Background
Viola, Vincent James was born on May 13, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakot. Son of Thomas Anthony and Cecilia (Flis) Viola.
Viola, Vincent James was born on May 13, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakot. Son of Thomas Anthony and Cecilia (Flis) Viola.
Student, S.W. Texas State University, 1971-1972; Bachelor in Psychology, Texas Tech U., 1975; Master of Science in Human Development and Psychotherapy, Texas Woman's U., 1980; postgraduate, East Texas State University, since 1986.
Child therapist, Texas Research Institute Mental Sciences, Houston, 1978-1980;
psychotherapist youth and family services, Abilene (Texas) Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation, 1980-1981;
director child and family services, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Regional Center East Texas, Tyler, 1981-1983;
private practice counseling,, Tyler, 1984-1986;
private practice counseling,, Mount Pleasant, Texas, since 1987. Instructor psychology Tyler Junior College, 1988-1989. Consultant Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, Abilene, 1981, East Texas Crisis Center, Tyler, 1988-1990, Youth and Family Enrichment Center, Tyler, 1988, Marion-Camp County Special Education Cooperative, Jefferson, Texas, since 1989.
Workshop and seminar leader, speaker in field.
Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Texas Mental Health Counselors Association, S.W. Psychological Association, Texas Association for Counseling and Development, Psi Chi.
Married Annell Elrod, June 17, 1978. Children: Tamara Michelle, Jennifer Erin.