I am a dedicated and experienced Clinical Psychologist with a strong background in mental health assessment, therapy, and counseling. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome challenges and improve their overall well-being. With a solid educational foundation and extensive work experience, I am committed to providing high-quality care and support to those in need.
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Addiction Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Intake Experience
- Motivational Interviewing
- Child & Family Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Social work
- Care plans
- Typing
- Teaching
- Interviewing
- Customer service
- Higher education teaching
- Child protective services
- Quality management
- Medical terminology
- Microsoft Word
- CPT coding
- ICD-10
- EMR systems
- Psychotherapy
Licenses and certifications
- Driver's License - Class D
Assessment and Referral Therapist
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center
Jul 2016 - Jan 2023
Conduct mental health assessments, provide therapy, develop treatment plans, and offer crisis intervention services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
Drum Instructor
Rock Shop, Inc.
Feb 2009 - Jul 2020
Instructed students in snare drum rudiments, drum set techniques, and music reading. Managed individual and group lessons to enhance musical skills and performance abilities.
Therapist
Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois
Feb 2008 - Nov 2008
Conducted mental health and substance abuse assessments, developed treatment plans, facilitated individual and family therapy sessions, and provided crisis intervention services.
BA in History
University of Illinois at Springfield
MA in Clinical Psychology
University of Illinois at Springfield
Jan 1994 - May 1997
BA in Psychology
Sangamon State University
Dec 1992 - Present
AA in Liberal Arts
Lincoln Land Community College
Dec 1990 - Present