Shannon Oliver-O'Neil, LCSW (Therapist & Director of Intern Program) Resume

SHANNON OLIVER O'NEIL, MSW, LCSW
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 1a2
Philadelphia PA 19130
267-428-2610

CLINICAL & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE o

Center for Growth | Philadelphia, PA |

Individual, Couples and Sex Therapist| April 2016 - Present

Provided individual, couples and group therapy sessions focusing on sexual function, relationship health and grief.
Wrote weekly client-facing articles on issues of sexual dysfunction and compulsive behaviors.
Provided individual and family therapy sessions using CBT and TF-CBT modalities to youth and their parents
Conducted intake assessments for new clients and completed relevant CMH paperwork and referrals.

Educational Theater Company at University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Assistant Director Aug 2014- Apr 2016

Created and implemented theater-based curriculum for student facilitators re: sexual assault prevention, anti-racist bystander intervention and survivor support.
Wrote and directed performances for Transfer Student Orientation programs, assisted in direction of Freshman Student Orientation and Change It Up Bystander Intervention performances.
Provided crisis counseling to adult survivors of sexual assault during medical examinations. Utilized CBT and somatic techniques to combat flashbacks, panic attacks and other symptoms of trauma-related disorders.
Advocated for medical and legal rights of survivors pertaining to medical treatment and evidence collection.

Starfish Family Services Lifespan Clinic | Livonia, MI | Clinical Intern Jan 2015- Jan 2016

For Youth Inquiry (FYI) | Chicago, IL | Co-Founder, Program Director Jun 2011 – Aug 2014

Created theater and visual arts curriculum for grades 6-12 addressing National Sexual Health Education topic areas such as biological development, emotional regulation, relationship and communication skills, and risk reduction.
Envisioned and implemented educational program strategies, structures and approach.
Sold and staffed FYI youth programs, handled client paperwork, collected and analyzed evaluation data.
Sought out community partnerships; increased youth served from 1,000 to 2,500 from 2012 to 2014.

Rape Victim Advocates | Chicago, IL | Medical Advocate Jul 2012 – Jul 2014

NU Women's Center| Evanston, IL | Peer Education Coordinator Jun 2011- 2013

Led support groups using theater therapy techniques to process and respond to gendered violence and oppression.
Facilitated student creation of peer education curriculum around gender identity and expression.
Coordinated and staffed peer education programs in campus residence halls and organizations.
Provided trauma response training to all actors participating in performance portion of program.
Coordinated staffing and implementation of orientation programs, created and managed program budget.

Northwestern University| Evanston, IL | “Student Body” Sexual Assault Orientation Producer Apr 2011–Aug 2014

Ag47 Girls Collective| Chicago, IL | Mentor Sept 2011- 2013

Facilitated artistic growth and self-expression for underserved girls ages 11-15 through visual art workshops.
Worked with high school students to create and implement visual arts curriculum exploring loss, grief, and violence.

After School Matters | Chicago, IL | Program Instructor Aug 2011- Apr 2012

AWARDS

Clinical Scholars Award | University of Michigan

Dean’s Scholarship Award | University of Michigan

Deru Honors in Leadership | Northwestern University

EDUCATION o

University of Michigan | Ann Arboy, MI | Certificate in Sex Therapy 2016

University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | MSW 2015

Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | BA: Gender Studies, Theater 2011