PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2002 – Present |
Private Practice, Boca Raton, FL Specializing in: Relationships (marriage, family, couples), Sexual problems (straight, gay) Self Image Improvement, Job Dissatisfaction, Mid-Life Crisis, Personal Crisis, Divorce Problems and Mediation, Single Parent Problems, Raising Self-Esteem, Telephone Counseling and Stress Reduction. Also active speaking to groups and Group Counseling.
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1980 - 2002
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Private Practice, Sarasota, FL See above
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1978 - 1980
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N.E. Community Center for Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Philadelphia, PA Psychological Services Associate 1 for Day Hospital Group and individual psychotherapy, coordination of psychotherapeutic techniques: case management, quality of care for partial hospitalization population, i.e. progress notes, follow-up, discharge planning, referral to other agencies for further development of client skills. Supervision and training of graduate students and volunteers in total client care for partial hospitalization population. Initial intake and evaluation of clients, crisis intervention, marriage counseling.
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1975 - 1976
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Community Counseling Centers, Maplewood, MO Counselor Wide range of supervised experiences in all phases of counseling and psychotherapy. Intensive supervision (3 times per week) in areas of group and individual counseling and psychotherapy. Consultations with other professionals in various areas of counseling. Developed and co-led Young Peoples’ Workshop. Exposure to a large variety of counseling and psychotherapeutic modalities.
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1973
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Managerial Effectiveness Training, St. Louis, MO Ran leadership training groups at Washington University. Prepared members to be group leaders for the Washington University Freshman Orientation Program.
| PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
1971 – 1973 |
Psychiatric Day Hospital of St. Louis Co., St. Louis, MO Student Intern
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1971 – 1973
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Missouri Institute of Psychiatry at Mo. State Psychiatric Hospital, St. Louis, MO Intern
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1969 – 1970
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Outpatient Clinic and Psych. Day Hospital of Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Field Experience Intern
| AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
• Group and individual psychotherapy • Psychospiritual Healing – Reiki Master • Communication Skills • Interpersonal Relationship Counseling • Personal Growth Coaching and Counseling • Mediation and Co-mediation • Parenting Coordination PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS • Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Counselors • Association of Conflict Resolution • Florida Association for Counseling and Development • American Counseling Association • Collaborative Divorce Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. • Successful Singles – Children’s Charity – Founder • Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County Inc. • American Psychotherapy Association • APA Board Certified in Professional Counseling • Diplomat of International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Inc. • Parent Coordinators Association of Palm Beach County
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
1994 |
Dispute Resolution Center, Tallahassee, FL Family Mediator Certification #5083F – Florida Supreme Court
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1993 |
Dispute Management, Inc., Orlando, FL Family Mediation Training Program
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1976 1973
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Washington University, St. Louis MO Master of Arts in Education-Counseling Bachelor of Arts-Psychology
| HONORS • Dean’s list – 1971-1973 • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 1973 PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS The Advocate Marriage, Family and Divorce Network – Co-Chairperson Published 9 articles on divorce PERSONAL DATA Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH 460 |
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