Experience

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  Interpersonal relationships lab - attention restoration therapy & ego depletion study

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Research assistant

  • Collaborated with Dr. Kristine Kelly’s research lab at Western Illinois University• Conducted a study aimed to determine whether or not exposure to a nature video would help replenish self-control capabilities that were depleted through the use of a previous task• Organized and developed study materials• Trained fellow research assistants• Led undergraduate participants through the study• Entered and analyzed data, and created poster presentations

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  Parent-child interaction therapy (pcit) research lab

  Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

  Research assistant

  • Evaluated the progress of clients (children with behavioral problems/disorders) involved in the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy program for DePaul Family and Community Services• Attended and assisted therapists with in-home therapy sessions• Transcribed and coded videos of parents and children• Entered clients’ measures into the dataset and created presentations to show progress• Trained in PCIT coding system – Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS)

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  Bullying research lab - cyberbullying study

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Research assistant

  • Conducted a study aimed to evaluate the effects of bullying and cyberbullying on junior high school students in the Chicago area• Collected data through the use of surveys in schools• Entered data and analyzed results of surveys

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  Interpersonal relationships lab - ostracism/exclusion study

  May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Research assistant

  • Evaluated the effects of ostracism on college students• Conducted a study aimed to determine whether social exclusion would affect individuals differently due to individual differences in four fundamental needs: belongingness, self-esteem, meaningful existence, and control• Oversaw undergraduate student participants

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  Anixter center

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012

  Literacy intern, mental health program

  • Provided tutoring for adult clients with mental health disabilities, including clients with diagnoses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia• Tutored clients in mathematics, reading, computer literacy, and basic life skills• Worked collaboratively with individual clients to create short and long term learning goals• Developed customized lesson plans, tailored to fit individuals’ learning needs and implemented these lessons on a weekly basis• Co-led reading comprehension groups with a fellow intern Show less

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  Ann and robert h. lurie children's hospital of chicago

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Supported staff in the Cardiology Clinic• Facilitated games and activities for patients and their families• Provided emotional support to families • Assisted staff with a social skills group for five to seven-year-olds• Created a structured environment for children with behavioral problems, utilizing The Incredible Years program• Organized and co-facilitated activities for assessment and treatment• Provided progress notes and consulted with a psychologist regarding children’s behavior

  • Child Life Volunteer

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Outpatient Child Psychiatry Unit Volunteer

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
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  The family institute at northwestern university

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Provided therapeutic services to families, couples, children, and adults of a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds• Conducted over 500 face-to-face clinical hours • Developed and implemented treatment plans utilizing various theories of therapeutic interventions, integrating the Family Systems model with current therapy models• Attended three hours of group supervision and one hour of individual supervision weekly under the guidance of licensed clinicians who encouraged me to develop my own therapeutic style using the Integrative Problem-Centered Metaframeworks perspective Show less

  • Clinic Therapist

    Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Co-therapist, Self Esteem Group

    Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
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  Center for discovery

  May 2014 - Apr 2018

  Residential counselor & therapist

  • Provided therapeutic services to adolescents with eating disorders in a residential setting• Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary treatment team• Participated in supportive meals, encouraging healthy eating behaviors and habits• Facilitated group therapy on a variety of topics including self-esteem, body image, and assertiveness• Encouraged positive peer interaction• Acted as an advocate for clients

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  Amita health

  Dec 2015 - Apr 2022

  Outpatient therapist iii
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  Self-employed

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2022

  Clinical supervisor

  Provided individual supervision to MFT doctoral student.

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  Ascension

  Apr 2022 - now

  Lead therapist