EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
  • Master Social Work Cum Laude, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Doctor of Philosophy Union Institute, Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Psychological Impact of Traumatic Limb Amputation

CERTIFICATIONS

Academy Certified Social Workers - State of Michigan Certified Social Worker (ID #004778)

WORK EXPERIENCE

05-07 to 06-76

Genesse Intermediate School District; School Social Worker. This position involved consultation and direct service to teachers, children, and families. Flint, Michigan.

08-74 to 11-83

Private Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Psychotherapist. Responsabilities includedassessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, execution, and termination with adults, Group psychotherapy exceeding 12,000 hours. Grand Blanc, Michigan.

01-83 to 11-84

Insight Outpatient Clinic, Psychotherapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. This position involved outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. JCAHO accredited. Flint, Michigan.

11-84 to 06-94

Clinical Psychotherapy Assiciates; Psychotherapist. Private Outpatient psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and children. Flint, Michigan.

06-94 to 06-97

Hurley Children and Family Center, Psychotherapist. JCAHO accredited center. Flint, Michigan

06-97 to Present

Individual and group psychotherapy with adolescents, adults and families. Flint, Michigan

SEMINAR AND CONSULTATION

  • Recognition /treatment of Affective Illnesses for Patients. Families
  • Adolescent Rebellion /Family Conflict and Substance Abuse in Adolescent
  • Specialized Parents Training: Behavior Modification, Social Emotional Growth
  • Staff Training and Development for Schools, Mental Health and Business Settings

EXPERT WITNESS

I have been recognized as an expert witness by various courts including Genesse County Circuit Court, Family Court, and Courts in Tennessee, North Carolina and Texas.

Contributions to panel /confidential treatment program

  • Authored and directed the Affective disorder Education Program for Patients