Education
Temple University (May 1993)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Master of Education in Counseling Psychology
Temple University (May 1991)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (May 2012- Present)
Present Licensed Professional Counselor (February 2002)
Present Certified D. and A. Counselor (April 1999)
Present National Certified Counselor (October 1995)
Experience
Therapist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Center for Growth
November 2018 – Present
- Provide outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, families
- Write self-help tips on multiple client issues and concerns
- Assist in the further development of clinical services, including the development of treatment groups, workshops, and other services
Adjunct Lecturer, Newtown, Pennsylvania
Holy Family University
January 2005 To Present
- Teach a graduate-level course entitled “S. A. Identification and Treatment” to Counseling Psychology students (taught both face-to-face and online)
- Coordinate all coursework and instructional class activities
Addictions Counselor, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Caron Counseling Services
November 1996 – November 2018
- Provide outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment services for adults with varied substance use disorders (including group, individual, and family therapies)
- Coordinate and design psychoeducational seminars on clinically-driven topics
- Execute clinical evaluations and level of care assessments
- Implement assessments and treatment services for sexually addicted clients
- Deliver clinical supervision to graduate-level professionals
Contributing Writer, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Recover Magazine
April 2002 – September 2005
- Wrote published feature articles on a multitude of addiction-related topics
- Implemented collateral interviews and research to support writing assignments
Adjunct Lecturer, Reading, Pennsylvania
Alvernia University
August 2002 – October 2002
- Taught an undergraduate course called “The Foundations of Chemical Dependency” to associate-level adult students in a modified format
Psychotherapist, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Valley Center (now Northwestern Human Services)
January 1993 – October 1996
- Conducted individual and family therapy with adults and teens challenged with various mental health disorders
- Developed and facilitated group therapy with addicted adults in early recovery
Program Director, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Valley Center After-School and Summer Camp Program
September 1993 – June 1996
- Coordinated clinical treatment services for children/teens with mental health needs
- Wrote grants for program design and state funding
- Assisted with crisis intervention strategies
- Implemented program administrative duties such as hiring, training, and clinical supervision of clinical staff
- Maintained fiscal management of the program
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