möbius

 Education
Enrolled in doctoral program for clinical psychology (Psy.D.)                         September 2009 - current
Union Institute & University                                                                                          Brattleboro, VT

MA Counseling Psychology, Licensure Program                                                                     July 2005
Union Institute & University, Vermont College                                                               Brattleboro, VT

BA Psychology, Cum Laude                                                                                                  May 2001
Elms College                                                                                                                   Chicopee, MA

 License
Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health                                                               November 2008
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) # 6757

 Clinical Experience

Clinician                                                                                                                          Wendell, MA
Maple Valley School ▪ Fulltime                                                                 September 2008 - June 2009

Provided individual, family and group therapeutic services to clients (ages 11-22) in a residential
setting as well as staff training and support in effective therapeutic models. Facilitated weekly
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills groups and consulted with staff regarding DBT and
Collaborative Problem Solving implementation at the Greenfield community based Behavioral
Treatment Residential (BTR).  Facilitated quarterly treatment review meetings with outside providers
and worked alongside educational, medical and residential components of the program. Chaired a
committee establishing and implementing trauma-informed care related specifically to the youth’s
environment. Treatment issues included disrupted attachment, abuse and neglect, sexually reactive
and sexually harmful behaviors. 

Clinician/Case Manager                                                                                    West Springfield, MA
Brightside for Families and Children ▪ Fulltime                                  November 2006 - September 2008

Provided individual and family therapeutic services to clients (ages 8-18) in a residential setting.
Facilitated weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills groups, stress reduction groups incorporating
Zen Yoga, Breath Work, and Mindfulness practices, as well as regular consultation with families and
providers regarding treatment progress. Developed and participated in the training of front-line staff in
the clinical models and tools available within the framework of the facility: Dialectical Behavior
Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Sensory Skills.

Outpatient Clinician                                                                                                   Springfield, MA
Child Guidance Clinic ▪ Fulltime                                                                   April 2005 - October 2006
 

Provided therapeutic services to an outpatient caseload of 30 clients (ages 5 to 18) and their families, completed intake assessments including diagnoses and coding from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV TR for new and returning clients, and mental health consultation to the Springfield Public School System through the service team initiative.

Clinician at Therapeutic Day School                                                                         Greenfield, MA
Poet Seat School ▪ Intern ▪ (300 hours)                                                 October 2004 - February 2005

Provided individual therapy for Middle and High School age students, conducted a series of
therapeutic groups on Anger Management and Communication Skills, attended IEP team meetings,
and consulted with teachers and school administrators.

Clinician Crisis/Respite                                                                                                Holyoke, MA
Mt Tom Mental Health Center ▪ Intern ▪ (300 hours)                                      April 2004 - August 2004
 

Completed risk assessments and mental status examinations, conducted individual therapeutic sessions, lead group sessions, provided short-term case management, and referred adult clients to appropriate outpatient and community-based services.

Co-Facilitator of Educational/Therapeutic Program                                                       Lenox, MA
Valleyhead, Inc. ▪ Volunteer ▪ (600 hours)                                                     January 2003 - June 2003
 

Assisted in the development and implementation of an Animal Assisted Educational Program© (AAEP) designed to meet the needs of severely traumatized adolescent girls in a residential setting.

Professional Presentations
Antioch New England                                                                                                          Keene, NH
                                                                                                                                                     2009
Guest speaker presented to doctoral students on EMDR in practice based on personal experience with
youth in residential treatment.

Smith College                                                                                                           Northampton, MA
                                                                                                                                          2005, 2007
Guest speaker at the Smith College School for Social Work presenting on Treating Traumatized Children in Clinical Practice. 

Selected Professional Trainings and Conferences
WMASS EMDRIA – EMDR and the Body; 1 day conference                              Amherst, MA - 2009
Massachusetts Adolescent Sex Offender Coalition (MASOC); 2 days            Marlborough, MA - 2009
Treating Youth Who Have Sexually Harmed; 2 week training                                   Hadley, MA - 2008
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR); 52 hour training              Greenfield, MA - 2008
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Intensive 2 week training                       Northampton, MA - 2007
Collaborative Problem Solving; 1 day conference                                                  Holyoke, MA - 2006
Hypnosis Certification; 18 hour training                                                                 Holyoke, MA – 2003

Owner/Practitioner
Möbius Center of Healing Arts, LLC                                                                          Easthampton, MA

Co-owner and operator/practitioner of an alternative and complementary healing center providing
individuals and groups with Reiki, Möga™, and meditation since 2007. Möbius is also a training
center for the instruction of Reiki practice and other healing methods. The business is expanding to
incorporate private psychotherapy. Certifications include: Hypnotherapy, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher,
Karuna® Reiki Master, and Möga™ Instructor.

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)

American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)