My Credentials
Over 30 years of experience providing professional, compassionate, and counseling services
Substance Use Disorder Therapist
Education/ Training
- Walden University, Minneapolis, MN – Doctoral Work in Social Work & Addictions Student 2019-current
- Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN – Master of Social Work 1988
- Butler University, Indianapolis, IN – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology 1986 – Summa cum Laude
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision (Michigan NASW) 2019
- DOT Substance Abuse Professional Certification (SAP) 2018
- Michigan Center for Clinical Systems Improvement Training (MI-CCSI) 2018
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy National Certification and Accreditation 2017
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training 2014
- National Victim Assistance Leadership Academy Participation 2010
Professional Experience
- Private Practice Therapist, Grand Haven, MI – 02/18-present
- Behavioral Health Specialist, Spectrum Health, Grand Haven, MI – 11/17- 06/18
- Therapist, Buckingham and Associates, Indianapolis, IN 04/2017 – 09/2017
- Therapist, Pro-Active Resources, Carmel, IN 2016 – 04/2017
- Therapist, Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN 2015 – 2016
- Child Protection Team Coordinator, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent, Indianapolis, IN 2008 – 2015
- Medical Social Worker, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 1994 – 2008
- Stewards of Children Instructor and Facilitator 2008
- Indiana University School of Social Work Field Instructor 1997 – 2007
- Child and Adolescent Family Therapist, Charter Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 1993 – 1994
- Outreach Counselor, People’s Health Center, Indianapolis, IN 1992 – 1993
- Mental Health Counselor, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 1990 – 1992
- Adolescent Therapist, Fairbanks Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 1989 – 1990
- Therapist, Center for Mental Health, Anderson, IN 1988 – 1989
- Mental Health Technician, St. Vincent Stress Center, Indianapolis, IN 1986 – 1988
Publications & Presentations
- Co-author of The Child Protection Team Policy and Procedure Manual for St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
- Adapted Commit to Kids Child Sexual Abuse Prevention program for use in Indiana
- Prevent Child Abuse of Indiana Annual Conference 2015, 2009, 2007, 2006
- Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy 2014
- Indiana Afterschool Summit 2014
- Indiana Youth Institute Conference 2013
- Pediatric CME Conference 2013
- Indiana School Social Work Statewide Conference 2011
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker # 34000327A (Indiana)
- Licensed Master Social Worker # 6801101816 (Michigan)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor # 2-01535 (Michigan)
- Board Certified Professional Counselor: American Psychotherapy Association
- Financial Analysis for Not for Profit Leaders Certification
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Certification
- Paneled treatment provider credentialed and approved by the HPRP
Professional Memberships
- National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) 2018 – Current
- Michigan Association of Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) 2018 – Current
- National Association of Social Workers 2014 – Current
- Michigan Association of Social Workers 2018 – Current