Hi and welcome. I have 24 years experience in individual, group, and family counseling

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EDUCATION:

University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

May 1997 Master of Social Work

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA

December 1994 B.A. Degree-Psychology and Sociology

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Associates for Behavioral Healthcare Hiawatha, IA Outpatient Therapist 05/09-02/21 Assess and treatment of families, individuals, couples, and children. Collaborate with other agencies and professionals for complete treatment. Group private practice format.

 

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health Cedar Rapids, IA Children Services Team Leader/ 02/00-07/12 Outpatient Therapist Conduct assessments and therapy services for individuals, families, and groups in office and school-based settings. Collaborate with schools and community agencies. Assist the outpatient director in management duties of three programs including tracking and reporting of grant information. Train and supervise new/current therapists on policies, procedures, and practice protocols.

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Tanager Place Cedar Rapids, IA Caseworker I 08/98-02/00 Assessment of families and children to develop a treatment plan consisting of therapy/counseling and skill development. Services delivered in the clients’ home settings. Responsible for collaboration with the Department of Human Services and other collateral contacts.

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Seven Counties Services Louisville, KY

School-based Therapist 12/97-08/98

Provided assessments, group, and individual counseling in the school setting. Facilitate services with a team approach of agency and school professionals. Responsible for planning and conducting a daily summer program.