Professional Experience:
- Private Practice (January 2013-present) As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I support individual, couples, and family’s intentions to deepen relationships, gain self-awareness, and affirm and strengthen communication skills and coping strategies.
- Hyde Park Day School, Northfield (August 2016-present) As a school social worker, I provide integrative therapy for children with learning disabilities and co-treat and consult with other members of the integrative service team including speech and occupational therapists.
- Glenview/Northbrook Crisis Response Team Member (2012-2016) As a team member I provided support to community members during times of local crisis.
- Family Service Center of Wilmette, Glenview, Kenilworth and Northbrook (1998-2012) I enjoyed working as a family therapist for 14 years and conducted a parent support group for 7 years at a local day care center.
- Henking School, District 34 Glenview (1996-1998) As a school social worker, I provided individual, group, and classroom instruction and consultation for parents and teachers.
Education and Certification:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) #149-006245
- Certified Reiki Healing Practitioner
- MSW-University of Illinois of Chicago (May, 1990)
- BS of Child Development and Family Studies, Northern Illinois University (May, 1986)
Presentation to Community Groups and Professional Organizations:
- Parent Education Group at Hyde Park Day School – topics include: Managing Children with Learning Disabilities and Anxiety; Balancing the Use of Technology; and Coping Strategies
- Parent Support Group in Glenview School District – additional topics include: Advocating for your Children’s Educational Needs; Supporting the Development of Social Skills; How to Establish Beneficial Routines; and Effective Parenting Strategies for Managing Behavior
I look forward to hearing from you.
You may contact me here.