Position:
Care Advocate at United Health Care Group, President at National Association for Poetry Therapy
Work:
United Health Care Group
since Mar 2012
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Care Advocate
National Association for Poetry Therapy
since Aug 2011
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President
Linden Oaks Hospital
- Naperville, IL Dec 2005 - Jan 2012
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Clinical Therapist, Addictions/Mental Health
Mutual Ground, Inc.
- Aurora, IL Sep 2001 - Dec 2005
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Trauma Therapist
Education:
Benedictine University 1999 - 2001
Masters of Science, Clinical Psychology
Aurora University 1994 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psycholgy
Interests:
Facilitating poetry/creative writing retreats. Assisting clients in personal/spiritual growth & wellness through nature as metaphor.
Honor & Awards:
Outstanding Female Student Graduate, Highest Honors,
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Magna Cum Laude, Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Certifications:
Certified Poetry Therapist, National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, IODAPCA