Fonda Lewis

Experience

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  Consolidated Community School District 21

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2011

  Substitute Teacher

  Managed office of more than 65 realtors – trained and recruited sales agentsExecuted all licensing with Office of Banks and Real Estate & NSBBRAdministered escrow accounts - approved & signed all listing contracts

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  Century 21 MB Real Estate

  Nov 1993 - Jan 2011

  Broker Associate

  Referrals only - License in holding company

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  Carol Stream Social Service Unit

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  Counseling Internship

  Counseled individuals, couples, teens, the elderly, and familiesWorked with clients who had substance abuse problems and other non-drug addictionsCo-facilitated a Job Seekers counseling and support groupProvided resources and case management for clients, including home visitsMaintained clinical case documentation

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  Creating Connections

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Licensed Professional Counselor & National Certified Counselor - Relationship Coach

  A Bridge to Real Love and Connections

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  Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C.

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Counsel individuals presenting with mental health disorders, residing nursing homes throughout Chicago and suburban area• Facilitate counseling and support groups at nursing homes

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  Personal Growth Associates

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2020

  Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  *Specializing in Individual, Couples, and Group Therapy*Dedicated, empathetic, and compassionate therapist, whose purpose is to help her clients recognize and become aware of their full potential and possibilities.*Individuals are able to achieve personal growth and live their lives more successfully by learning to understand and accept themselves.*Through relationship therapy, couples are able to find new ways to understand and respond to each other’s emotions and behaviors. They learn new communication skills, positive interaction, and have the opportunity to create a sense of safety, awareness, and compassion for themselves and each other. *Experienced in implementing guided visualizations, relaxation, and centering techniques to supplement therapeutic insight and awareness.*Seminars and Group Therapy*I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna Health Insurance, as well as private pay Show less

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  National Louis University

  Aug 2013 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  * Teaching the Master's level course of Advanced Human Development

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  Fonda Lewis Insightful Counseling

  Jan 2021 - now

  Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  Individual, Couples, and Group Therapy