Curriculum Vitae

Profile

My primary clinical interests are in brief psychodynamic psychotherapy incorporating the use of hypnosis, and applied positive psychology. I am greatly influenced by attachment theory and have experience in the use of mindfulness and mentalization based treatments. I have substantial experience in public relations and marketing, particularly internet-based marketing strategies, and am available for consultation. I am currently seeking opportunities for clinical experience at the Master’s level, and am enrolled in my final doctoral classes at the Adler School of Professional Psychology.

Education

The Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Estimated completion 2011.
The program uses a scientist-practitioner model and has a 7-year APA accreditation.

The Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, 2009

The Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis, 2009

The Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2006

Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
Associate of Arts in Psychology, 2004

Professional Training

Valeo Intensive Outpatient Program at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Chicago, IL
813 hours supervised by Kevin Osten, Psy.D. [1]
Completed a one-year psychotherapy practicum working with mentally ill substance abusers in the GLBT community. Responsible for managing the IOP two days per week. Gained experience in group psychotherapy, addictions counseling, and short-term psychotherapy. Also took part in weekly training workshops for GLBT-specific clinical issues.

Diamond Headache Clinic Inpatient Unit
Chicago, IL
860 hours supervised by Lawrence Cull, Psy.D.
Completed a one-year psychoanalytically-oriented psychodiagnostic practicum on a non-psychiatric inpatient unit for chronic headache pain sufferers, with high rates of psychological comorbidity and substance abuse. Conducted 8 psychometric test batteries and more than 200 intake assessments, and provided feedback and treatment recommendations to patients. Also provided weekly CBT, relaxation, visualization, and mindfulness meditation groups.

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Chicago, IL
250 hours supervised by Jim Pickett [1][2]
As part of a six-month community psychology practicum, I compiled research on the relationship between methamphetamine use and the spread of STDs within the gay community, and helped to translate this information into community outreach efforts. I was also involved in ongoing efforts to support the development of rectal microbicides, and to improve legislative support for HIV prevention and treatment programs.

Adlerian Parenting Classes
Trained by Char Wenc & Supervised by Sheryl Trail, Psy.D.
Provided a free nine-hour series of psychoeducational parenting classes for members of the local community. Topics included developmental stages, motivations for child behavior and misbehavior, discipline and encouragement.

Professional Activities

Honors and Recognitions

  • Recipient 2009 Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis conference scholarship
  • Recipient 2009 Adler School of Professional Psychology Professional Development Scholarship
  • Recipient 2005 Illinois School of Professional Psychology Presidential Scholarship

School Activities

Hypnosis Department Teaching Assistant
The Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2009-2010
Assisted Dr. Stephen Kahn in conducting classes on basic, intermediate, and advanced clinical hypnosis.

Hypnosis Department Research Assistant
The Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2009-2010
Assisted Dr. Stephen Kahn in conducting original research on creativity over the lifespan.

Adler Clinical Hypnosis Association Vice President
The Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2009-2010
Responsible for increasing the visibility and influence of clinical hypnosis at the Adler School.

Adler Student Association Student Wellness Committee Co-Chair
The Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2007
As co-chair of this Adler Student Association committee and the author of its charter, I worked to improve psychological conditions for Adler students by improving the lines of communication with administration, increasing the availability of health services, and initiating student support and process groups.

Student-Led Adlerian Discussion Group
The Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2006-2007
As a regular participant in the Adler Student Association-sponsored bi-weekly discussion group, I deepened my understandings of Adlerian concepts and clinical issues while increasing my connection to the school community. Discussion topics included early recollections, lifestyle analysis, social interest, and Adlerian approaches to psychotic disorders.

Conflict Resolution Workshop Assistant
Miami Dade College, November 18, 2004
Serving as a workshop assistant for Dr. David Warren’s “Cooperative Conflict Resolution” seminar, I participated in a public role-playing demonstration, and then led role-playing activities for workshop participants.

MDC Wolfson Campus Debate Team President and Captain of Policy Debate
Miami-Dade College, Fall 2004
Helped found a campus policy debate team, and led that team to a first-place victory at the regional Sunshine Debate Cooperative policy debate tournament. Organized and facilitated several public events to engage the student body in policy discussions, and was awarded a sizable grant for these events.

Metromorphosis Literary Magazine Senior Poetry Editor
Miami-Dade College, Fall 2004
Helped to organize and win school support for the institution of a high-quality campus literary journal, for which I was named Senior Poetry Editor.

Work Experience

Public Relations Coordinator, ActiveCampaign Inc., Chicago, IL
2005-Present
Responsible for engaging public interest through company newsletters, promotions, press release campaigns, and search engine marketing. I am also responsible for building and maintaining direct relationships with individual clients of this small, thriving software company.

Information Technology Professional
1997-2004
I worked in Information Technology in a number of different capacities: as client-side and server-side computer programmer, database analyst, human interface designer, internet marketing specialist, software trainer, technical support, manager, and director.

Special Training & Skills

  • Advanced training in clinical hypnosis
    • ASCH-approved certification training at the beginning and intermediate levels by Ian Wickramasekera II, Psy.D. at the Adler School of Professional Psychology (2008)
    • ASCH-approved certification training at the advanced level by Stephen Kahn, Ph.D. at the Adler School of Professional Psychology (2009)
    • David M. Wark, Ph.D. “Alert Hypnosis: Using Hypnotic Phenomena with Your Eyes Wide Open.” Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. January 2010 (5.5 CEs)
    • Dabney Ewin, M.D. “Hypnosis in the Treatment of Warts, Herpes, and Asthma.” Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. October 2009 (2 CEs)
    • Dave Patterson, Ph.D. “Innovations in Acute Pain Control.” Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. June 2009 (2 CEs)
    • Edward Frischholz, Ph.D. “Hypnosis in the Treatment of Chronic Pain.” Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. June 2009 (2 CEs)
    • Stephen Kahn, Ph.D. “Hypnosis with Couples.” Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. May 2009 (3 CEs)
    • D. Corydon Hammond, Ph.D., James Kowal, Ph.D. “Hypnosis and Neurofeedback.” Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. July 2008 (4 CEs)
    • Richard P. Kluft, M.D. “Uses of Clinical Hypnosis in the Treatment of Dissociative Symptomatology.” Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. June 2008 (3 CEs)
    • Daniel P. Brown, Ph.D. “Uses of hypnosis in the treatment of psychological trauma: New perspectives based on attachment theory.” Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. May 2008 (3 CEs)
  • Advanced training in hypnotic assessment
    • Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP)
    • Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility
    • Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale, Form C
    • Phenomenology of Consciousness Inventory – Hypnotic Assessment Procedure (PCI-HAP)
  • Proficient at providing relaxation & mindfulness meditation training to clients at a wide range of functional levels
  • Trained in psychodynamic interpretation of standard assessment tools including the WAIS-III, BHI-2, MMPI-2, Rorschach, TAT
  • Trained in the administration and interpretation of the Lifestyle Inventory
  • Experience in the assessment & treatment of mentally ill substance abusers
  • Experience working with Axis II complaints on an intensive outpatient and outpatient basis
  • Experience performing administrative tasks for an intensive outpatient treatment program, including intake assessment, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and integrative group therapy treatment design.

Professional Affiliations