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Background
My current work is providing therapy, evaluations, and testing
for children, adults, and families. I also lead social skills
groups for children and teens. I work in a private group
practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
My previous work includes the following:
Team Leader/ Service Coordinator for a team of
psychotherapists specializing in treatment of person's with
Personality Disorders. I was responsible for providing direct
clinical case consultation and training for a team of masters level
therapists. I was also the chairman of the Behavior Management
Committee which was designed to ensure the least intrusive method of
treatment be used in difficult to manage populations.
Limited Licensed Psychologist for individuals with Dual Diagnoses
(Development Disability and Mental Illness). My primary
responsibilities included developing and training group home staff
in the implementation of behavioral programs and clinical
interventions for persons with dual diagnoses. I was also
responsible for testifying at Probate Court hearings regarding
guardianship recommendations.
Behavior Therapist for individuals with mental illness,
developmental disabilities, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I specialized in Anger Management, Clinical Outcome Measures,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Time-Limited Behavior Therapy.
Mental Health Professional. providing Client
Services Management, group and individual therapy to persons
diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I provided
skills training , therapeutic services, and supports coordination
using the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Registered Social Worker providing Intensive Client
Services Management to persons with mental illness and chronic
homelessness (including engaging them in the mental health treatment
process for the first time). I assessed clinical symptoms and
reported possible medication effects to psychiatrists on staff.
I was also responsible for advocacy with landlords, and for
providing counseling and educational information to individuals and
families.
Program Assistant responsible for training group home
staff in implementation of behavioral procedures and interventions
for residents with chronic Schizophrenia. These individuals
were placed in group homes from the Ypsilanti Regional Psychiatric
Hospital.
| EDUCATION
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Limited License in Psychology LLP
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