Wheaton, Illinois, United States
I help even the most stuck individuals and families move out of frustration and pain and into wholeness, healing, and restorative connection with others. I achieve this through a combination of tailored application of evidence-based treatment tools and an authentically-held deep regard for clients – thereby creating the safety and trust essential for courageous growth. I bring to the therapy process equal parts visionary intuition and patient tenacity, holding fast alongside my clients through even the most uncertain and formidable paths of change.
* Drafted applications for grant funding, securing two consecutive annual awards of $250K each, and drafted final reports recapping grant activities and accomplishments for grant donor. * Advised and managed allocation of funds across 10+ community mental health initiatives in alignment with grant objectives, in partnership with Project Director and through the collaboration of department faculty members and graduate-level psychology and therapy/counseling students. * Convened participating faculty and students for team collaboration and for trainings from experts in church and community mental health partnerships.
• Oversaw the intake of over 80 individuals, couples and families seeking support to navigate sexual and gender identity questions. Provided skilled and compassionate assistance in fielding questions and matching families to services and resources. • Hosted a multitude of lectures and clinical training events, as well as a three-day conference for Christian K-12 schools seeking to integrate faith-based policies with research-based care for sexually- and gender-diverse students, with 90 educators attending from across North America. • Led the institute’s grant writing and grant administration activities, securing and managing almost $1M of funding over four years for research and community mental health initiatives.
Co-authored three research papers accepted for publication, addressing utilization of workplace breastfeeding supports and perinatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Naivasha, Kenya.
Substitute teacher, Preschool - 8th grade