With 17 years of experience working in the helping profession, I have transitioned from agency work to private practice bringing experience with populations from Adolescence to Seniors. I have experience and training in the treatment of but not limited to the following: • ADHD• Anger Management• Grief• Marital and Premarital• Oppositional Defiance• Peer Relationships• Self Esteem• Women's Issues• Domestic Violence• Anxiety• Coping Skills• Life Coaching• Behavioral• Parenting• Relationship Issues• Spirituality

Work with Deputy Director to develop and implement policy and procedures for the dispatch of Fire and EMS as well as provide administrative support to fire operations and other units within various units and departments

I provided therapy to children and adolescents who are in the care of DCFS and primarily in specialized foster care. I provided therapy to the child, foster parent, and biological parent to assist with the transition from the biological parent to foster parent, stabilize the placement to prevent disruption and provide therapy to assist with reunification when it was the goal. I provided individual and family therapy as well as participated in CAYITS, Clinical Staffing’s and provided court documentation and testimony when necessary. Along with providing counseling to my clients I was responsible for completing Mental Health Assessment, Treatment Plans, Session Notes and Quarterly Notes in compliance with Medicaid Standards.