Curriculum Vitae

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

Major: Clinical Psychology
Certificates in Cognitive Therapy and Clinical Hypnosis – Completed
Additional Coursework: Clinical & Pediatric Neuropsychology, Biofeedback & Stress Management

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology

Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

Major: Counseling Psychology
Additional Training: Career Development, Music Therapy

Master of Business Administration

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

Minor in Business Marketing

Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Minor in Sociology

Private Practice

Mind for Health Resources, Northbrook, IL

Provide stress management, wellness, and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults
Utilize biofeedback, hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and wellness for anxiety-reduction
Administer career and brief cognitive testing, provide career and academic skills coaching services
Coach optimal functioning and skills for work-life, sports, fine arts, and musical performance
Develop and facilitate workshops and employee services for small businesses and corporations, including stress management, customer relations, and sales effectiveness training

Post-Doctoral Training

Still Behavioral Medicine Group, Chicago, IL

Developed and facilitated psychological services program for eight Head Start sites
Administered psychological test batteries for identified children with special needs and provided remediation services, child therapy, and parent-teacher staffing
Promoted and conducted parent workshops, staff development workshops, and community programs
Provided marketing and promotions to enhance community awareness of Still Behavioral’s services
Conducted therapeutic group and individual programs for chronic mental health patients in a day treatment program and interviewed new clients for admission to the program
Provided psychological testing and therapeutic services for outpatients in a medical clinic and for inpatients in a nursing home.
Provided talks and music programs for families of patients.

Internship Training

Columbia Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL

Participated in developing the first internship program, which has now completed many successful years
Developed behavioral medicine program and provided testing and therapeutic services in psychiatric, rehabilitation, and medical units. Services included:
- Pain management and stress management (including biofeedback and hypnosis)
- Neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation
- Individual and group psychotherapy and family interventions
- Psychological and vocational assessment, counseling, and support interventions
- Music and recreational therapy
Provided outpatient psychological services and mental health workshops for the community
Designed and facilitated training programs for nursing and psychology students and medical residents
Participated in patient staffing, consulted with physicians, nurses, rehab specialists, and support staff

Practicum Training

Diagnostic Services Associates, Oak Lawn, IL

Administered psychological assessments to children and adults contracted through the Department of Children and Family Services and the court system
Provided psychological reports and received ongoing supervision from a licensed psychologist

Creative Growth Psychotherapy, Chicago, IL

Provided long-term psychotherapy, stress management, and psychological assessment services
Observed ongoing group therapy of assignment, abuse-support, and process groups
Participated in retreats, workshops, client staffing, and didactic training sessions
Designed and facilitated workshops (career and professional development, music therapy)
Provided career assessment, counseling, and professional development services
Received ongoing training in biofeedback and bioenergetics

University Psychiatric Hospital, Chicago, IL

Provided individual and group therapy for children and adult psychiatric patients
Administered 25 psychological test batteries and provided psychological reports for the psychiatrists
Provided consultation and assessment services within sub-acute medical and long-term care facility
Provided ongoing psychotherapy for ten geriatric residents in a nursing home
Facilitated music and expressive therapy groups in a psychiatric hospital and nursing home
Presented two didactic seminars to staff in the psychology department

Marketing and Sales Experience

Orthopedic Technology, Inc., Tracy, CA

Medical Sales Representative

Established significant market share and sales of orthopedic products throughout the Southside of Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Sold and consulted about orthopedic bracing products to physicians, hospitals, physical therapists, Orthotic and prosthetic labs, and emergency centers throughout Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Managed 120 accounts, with sales of over $40,000/month
Monitored ordering process and shipping and provided troubleshooting services
Received extensive sales training to support understanding of orthopedics, biomechanics, physical and occupational rehabilitation, and sports medicine
Facilitated in-services and training programs for medical staff and health care professionals
Provided measurement and fitting services for patients and instructed proper usage of the orthotics
Assisted in managing Orthopedic Technology exhibits at orthopedic conventions
Test-marketed and introduced new products to customers within my territory

Juralco, Inc., City of Industry, CA

Marketing and Sales Representative

Established significant market share of builder’s brass hardware line throughout California and Nevada, yielding $50,000 first-year sales and continuous growth as the company’s leading product
Rapidly established 450 new accounts for builder’s hardware line and provided ongoing service
Designed and conducted telemarketing interviews, market research, and direct mail programs
Managed accounts receivables and collections program and produced 85-percent rate of collections
Assisted in marketing 12 separate manufactured product lines to trucking and builder’s industries
Interfaced with upper management and factory crew to support new products and customer orders

Social Service Experience

Deforest Park Youth Camp, North Long Beach, CA

Program Director

Directed recreational programs for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and supervised eighty-seven children and ten staff members
Facilitated community outreach program targeting families residing in Compton and Long Beach
Provided counseling services and parenting groups at the park community center
Supervised and participated in several large community events

Little City, Palatine, IL

Sheltered Workshop Supervisor

Facilitated work training program for 25 borderline developmentally disabled and behaviorally-disturbed adults
Provided employment training and supervision to facilitate transfer of worker skills toward opportunities for employment in community jobs
Designed and implemented behavioral modification programs to reduce aggressive behaviors and enhance social and professional aptitude
Participated in team and family staffing and developed individualized client goal programs
Directed music and recreational therapy programs for residents of Little City

Kaleidoscope, Bloomington, IL

Social Work Intern/Child Care Worker

Supervised eight behaviorally disturbed children in a group home. Provided individual counseling, liaison services, and group therapy
Developed behavioral modification and provided one year of direct intervention for an autistic child
Participated in client staffing and facilitated individual treatment programs

Western Avenue Community Center, Bloomington, IL

Recreational Director/Social Worker Assistant

Assisted social work supervisor in providing advocate-liaison services and community outreach programs targeted to disadvantaged children and families in Bloomington, Illinois
Supervised and facilitated recreational programs at the community center
Facilitated special daily camp program for children exhibiting behavioral problems among peers

Camp Henry Horner, Round Lake, IL, (15 Sessions)

Counselor/Instructor

Facilitated recreational camp programs for developmentally disabled children and adults, including music activities, athletic skills training, social skills enhancement, and behavior modification
Supervised outdoor summer camp program in 1981 for 57 children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Conducted music and entertainment programs for the campers and families

California Blind Olympics, Long Beach, CA, June

Activities Counselor/Volunteer Training Coach

Supervised Olympic activities for blind participants and provided supportive coaching for three participants

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association (APA)
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) – Certification

Dissertation

Project: developed and conducted a 10-subject pilot study
Title: A Design of a Combined Cognitive-Behavioral, Biofeedback, and Hypnosis Training Protocol (CBHT) for the Reduction of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Conducted extensive study of leading research on stress and anxiety disorders, and the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, and biofeedback as separate and combined treatments for various disorders of anxiety
Designed and facilitated brief 12-session structured mental health program using CBHT to help individuals with generalized anxiety improve health and mental wellness, learn self-regulation and stress-reduction skills, and transfer the learned skills for independent use
This project helped create an ongoing program for providing practical, proactive, and highly effective self-help skills for clients who struggle with anxiety.

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