My Experience & Background
20 Years Experience
In addition to my 20 years in private practice I have also had a variety of beneficial experiences and training that go beyond my Certifications and Degrees. Here I have listed these additional therapist qualifications, experience, background, and education for you to review. If you're ready to make an appointment or have questions, then please reach out to me through the form on the contact page.
Work & Education
- Graduate of Loyola School of Social Work, Masters in Social Work Degree
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, L.C.S.W., State of Illinois
- M.-R.A.S., Masters Level Registered Addiction Specialist
- Member of Illinois Society for Clinical Social Work
- Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
- Postgraduate Certification In Sexual Dysfunction
Experience & Training
- On-Air Therapist for NBC's Reality Show "Starting Over"
- Relationship Commentator for Chicago NBC Affiliate
- Overseas Clinical Supervisor, Consultant, and Support Staff for Counselors in the field of HIV/AIDS Awareness, Counseling, and Testing
- Trained Mediator
- Interpersonal, Intra-Agency, and Employer-Employee Mediator
- Lectured on The Life, Struggles, and Destigmatization of Substance Abusers
- Community Crisis Intervention
- 4 Years Working within In-Patient Psychiatric Hospitals
- Testified In Federal Court on Behalf of My Clients
- Provided Court Mandated Substance Abuse and Anger Management Treatment
- Worked with Adjunct Professionals in the Coordination of Care
- Worked with a Wide Variety of Socioeconomic, Age, Ethnic, Racial, International, and Religious Groups