Michele Sitorus, Psy.D. Email & Phone Number

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Palatine, Illinois, United States

Palatine, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

United States

Provided weekly individual and family therapy to children and adolescents age 10-22 years old with broad range of presenting problems such as autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, familial problems and academic problems. Participate in the development and implementation of IEP goals. Performed suicidal and homicidal risk assessments to assess and plan for student’s safety and facilitate appropriate level of care. Facilitates Social Communication and Emotion Regulation Group Therapy

United States

Conducts intake interviews with individuals who request treatment services and completes the required clinical documentation.Provided weekly individual, couple and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults with broad range of presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, substance abuse, chronic stress, domestic violence, familial problems and academic problems. Administer outcome measures such as PHQ-9, OHIO scales, DECA and LOCUS.Facilitates DBT Group Therapy

Chicago, United States

Perform suicidal and homicidal risk assessments to assess and plan for client safety and facilitate appropriate level of care. Received intensive training in recognizing warning signs and applied interventions to engage clients in effective safety planning. Connects patients to community resources and emergency resources such as access to shelter, crisis centers, substance abuse referrals, food, and medical care. Liaise with collateral informants to gather information to aid in case.

Chicago, United States

Provided weekly individual and family therapy to children and adolescents age 6-17 years old with broad range of presenting problems such as mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse, chronic stress, domestic violence, familial problems and academic problems. Performed suicidal and homicidal risk assessments to assess and plan for patient safety and facilitate appropriate level of care. Facilitated CBT and Process group therapy to adults on psychiatric inpatient unit with severe mental illness with broad range of presenting problems such as mood disorders, substance abuse and trauma.Conducted psychosocial assessment, risks assessment and safety crisis plan.

Chicago, Iilinois, United States

Provided assessment psychological services to the following program: Forensic, Primary Care Services, School-Based Services, Community Mental Health Based Services, and Neuro-psychological Services.Administered and interpreted diagnostic psychological testing batteries including clinical interviews, cognitive, achievement, objective, and projective tests to individuals ranging from ages 5 to 65+ years.Worked with the following populations: formerly incarcerated individuals, severely mentally ill, and students (K-College).Conducted intake interviews with individuals who request psychological evaluation services and completes the required clinical documentation.Provided feedback consultation to clients in relation to psychological evaluation outcomes, diagnoses, and treatment recommendation. Utilized varieties of psycho-diagnostic assessment procedures and psychometric methods to facilitate clients’ needs.Worked with a multidisciplinary team of social workers, case managers, parole officers, psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff.

Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

Provided direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms.Completed assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families.Managed implementation of Schools program. Consults with other professional staff and outside agencies and other organizations.Served as a member of the family support team and other school based teams.

Melbourne, Australia

Performed direct care duties for individual clients.Facilitated community inclusion and participation, dependent on individual needs, abilities and preferences, and support clients to establish and maintain relationships and interests through access to community activities, venues and services.Promoted empowerment and the right of choice for all people in need of support within the community.Responded to crisis within specified guidelines (i.e. Disability Services Manual, Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures, service duty roster), and seek assistance to situations outside of specified guidelines.

Doctor Of Psychology - Psy.D., Clinical Psychology

Activities and Societies: Adler International Student Association - Vice President (2015-2018) Primary Care Student Organization (PCOS).

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Psychology

Activities and Societies: Adler International Student Association - Vice President (2015-2016)

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Psychology And Pastoral Counselling, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: AUP Graduate Psychology Student Association - Treasurer (2012-2013)