Professional Experience:

  • Family Service Center of Wilmette, Glenview, Kenilworth & Northbrook (September, 2004-June, 2013). After completing a one-year internship, I worked 8+ years as a family therapist, served on the Community Education Committee, and provided marketing services for the agency to the medical community.

  • St. Francis Hospital Addictions Recovery Center (August, 2002-May, 2003). As an intern, I worked with groups and individuals using a 12-step approach to addiction. I developed and co-lead a new support group for women in recovery.

 Education and Certification:

  • I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Illinois (License #149.014024). I also have a telehealth registration in the State of Florida

    Florida Telehealth Registration Link

  • MSW - Loyola University of Chicago (graduated May, 2005)

  • Post-graduate training in Bowen Family Systems theory with the Center for Family Consultation (September, 2005-June, 2008)

  • NARM Therapist - NeuroAffective Relational Model for healing complex trauma (Certificate completed September, 2020)

  • Graduate of Somatic Experiencing 3 year training

  • MBA -Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management (graduated December, 1988)

  • B.A. - Miami of Ohio (graduated May, 1983)

Presentations to Community Groups and Professional Organizations:

  • "Helicopter Parenting"

  • "Addiction and Bowen Theory: A Single Case Study"

  • "Clinical Implications for Viewing Alcoholism Through the Lens of Bowen Theory and the Principles of Alcoholics Anonymous"