About
DEDICATED TO EDUCATION
“A strong educational background is an essential component for a therapist to provide quality care. I worked hard to excel at these quality schools, and believe this has benefited all my clients. Continuing education helps me stay current with new advances in my field.”
Licensed:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Since July 28, 1999
Certified:
Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselor, Since July 6, 1995
Education:
M.S.W. – School of Social Work, University of Illinois - Urbana
B.S. – Psychology/Sociology, Bradley University
Awards:
Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
EXPERIENCE
“I’m grateful that my career has provided me with opportunities to work with people from many diverse backgrounds and situations. Every client I’ve ever met has taught me important life lessons. These experiences strengthen my knowledge base and skills, and provide insights that I can use to help you find the answers you are seeking.”
Experience:
Private Practice – Ogburn Counseling Services, LLC
Mental Health Clinician, Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
Psychotherapist, Chapin & Russell Associates
Employee Assistance Counselor, Resource Management Services
Case Manager, Case Management Associates
Clinician, Children’s Home Association of Illinois
Clinical Case Coordinator, White Oaks Chemical Dependency Center
M.S.W. Intern, Emergency Response Services
Therapist, Ripper and Associates
Advanced Training & Expertise:
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, EMDR Level I and II trained, PTSD and Trauma, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and other Mood Disorders, Addictions, Co-dependency
MEMBERSHIPS
“Professional memberships provide me with opportunities to meet with colleagues and discuss concerns and new ideas in therapy. When I share this information with you, you benefit from the combined knowledge of hundreds of experts.”
Member:
RESOLVE of Illinois Inc.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
National Association of Social Workers
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
EMDR International Association
The American Fertility Association