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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provided psychotherapy and mental health case management services to low-income individuals, families, couples, and youth. Utilized Internal Family Systems therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Systems Therapy, and other interventions from a depth theoretical tradition (psychoanalytic, Jungian, relational psychoanalysis, etc.)

Facilitate psychoeducational therapeutic groups for individuals with mood, eating, anxiety, and/or substance abuse disorders. Conduct check-in sessions with individual patients.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling under the direction of a supervisor.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provide holistic, wraparound case management services to limited English proficient immigrants, refugees, and asylees enrolled in the Healthcare Employment Preparation Program. Conduct outreach for the Healthcare Bridge program.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy while participating in weekly supervision.

Greater Chicago Area

Connected with guests and crafted superior Italian café inspired beverages in the highest volume, highest customer rated location of the western United States: the Sears Tower location.

Chicago, Illinois

• Interviewed LGBTQ+ people of faith and developed biographies that recounted their experiences in religious institutions• Supported day-to-day fundraising efforts: utilized Salesforce to track donations and contact donors, solicited new donors, and coordinated Chicago based projects• Mentored by a member of executive leadership in community organizing, nonprofit administration, macro/mezzo interventions, and faith-based organizations

Greater Chicago Area

• Mobilized a team of freelance writers and coordinated with layout staff to publish bi-weekly content.• Conducted workshops on journalistic and opinion writing for freelance writers.• Wrote relevant and challenging columns on faith and justice every other issue. Content featured a dialectical perspective on progressive and Evangelical ethics, addressing issues such as homelessness, doubt, and sexual orientation.

Waterbury, Ct

• Supported clients with disabilities during community-based work experiences.• Assessed clients’ skills during Work Evaluations and wrote thorough reports based on these findings.Within six months, given additional duties as Interim Job Developer: • Interacted with HR Departments and managers to find and create employment opportunities that fit the needs of clients. In one notable week, found employment for five young adult clients.• Supported clients by writing resumes, conducting interview preparation sessions, outlining employment needs and goals, advocating for clients at jobsites, and identifying additional services needed.

Waterbury, Ct

• Conducted admissions procedures for individuals in behavioral health crisis, often including a medical or substance abuse co-morbidity.• Using principles of CBT, DBT, ACT, and Person-Centered therapy, facilitated psychoeducation, wellness, and recreation groups for patients. • Ensured security at all times with quarterly checks, room searches, 1:1 care as needed, and de-escalation tactics.• Recorded patient vitals, provided direct care, and maintained accurate records of services rendered.

Master Of Theological Studies, Religion, Personality, And Culture, 4.0

Post-Graduate Certificate, Exploring Psychoanalysis

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 3.79

• CMHC program is applying for CACREP accreditation. • Pursuing emphases in trauma and Christian counseling.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Human Services

Activities and Societies: Urban Cohorts, Res-Life small groups, "The Moody Standard"• Completed supplementary coursework in social work.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Community College Scholars, Male Encouragement Network• Emphasis in behavioral science with coursework in social.

High School Diploma, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Activities and Societies: Student council, school newspaper, prayer meetingsEarned an undergraduate certificate in culinary arts.