Current Position:

Psychotherapist

Joined Family Services:

2008

Degrees/Licenses:

Doctorate of Rehabilitation - Southern Illinois University (Rh.D.)

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology - Tennessee Technological University

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)

American Board of Professional Counselors (ABPC)

Experience:

Past experience in counseling with issues related to mental health, substance abuse and gambling addiction, as well as education for sexual assault prevention. Has supervision and program planning experience within both inpatient and outpatient settings related to substance abuse recovery. Has provided presentations at state, regional, and national levels on topics ranging from effective techniques in counseling people with dual diagnoses to relapse prevention for people with addictions issues. Also has experience teaching in community college and university settings and providing supervision to graduate level students.

Specialties:

Dual diagnosis (mental health, substance abuse and gambling); sexual assault treatment; and providing assessments and counseling services for individuals, groups and families.