Mental Health
Behavioral Wellness CenterOffice: (217) 784-4540
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselaer Indiana.
Master of Social Work from Indiana University, Indianapolis Indiana.
Professional Experience:
Community Corrections-Correctional Officer during undergraduate studies.
Probation (adults and adolescents)-internship during undergraduate studies.
Long-Term Care, specifically Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Certified Nursing Aid during undergraduate studies, then Alzheimer’s Director after graduation.
School-Based Case Management (elementary age through high school).
Home-Based Case Management (elementary age through older adults).
High School Special Education Teacher.
Department of Children’s Services-practicum during graduate studies.
Inpatient Detox Treatment-practicum during graduate studies.
Inpatient Mental Health Wellness-practicum during graduate studies.
Community Mental Health Therapist (individuals, groups, couples, families).
Residential Mental Health Therapist for Sexually Problematic Adolescents.
Treatment Experience: trauma informed care, crisis management, mood management, boundaries, Veterans, immigration, grief/loss, LGBTQ+, skill development, psychoeducation, substance use, psychosis, cognitive delays, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, Autism (youth and adults), eating disorders, and co-occurring disorders.