About Me

Credentials:

Masters of Social Work (MSW) – Occupational Social Work Concentration
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota
Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)

Qualifications:

Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
Trained Coach
Trained Interventionist

Teaching Experience:

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Associate Professor

Master of Social Work Program

Graduate School of Health and Human Services

Professional Associations:

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Upper Midwest Employee Assistance Professionals Association (UMEAPA)

Northern Illinois Employee Assistance Professionals Association (NIEAPA):
Ex-Officio 2010 – 2012
President 2008 – 2010
Vice President 2006 – 2008
Secretary 2002 – 2006
Board Member 1998 – 2002
Member of the Year – 2005

Endorsements & Skills:

Over 150 endorsements by professional colleagues on Linkedin as having skills in Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Industry Knowledge skills include Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Leadership Development, Clinical Supervision, Life Transitions, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.