My Experience & Background
30 Years Experience
In addition to my 30 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, please reach out to me at: youcanchange@cappysilver.com or (773) 918 - 2595.
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