Education and training

• Master of Social Work, Jane Addams School of Social Work at UIC, mental health concentration
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Northeastern IL University

Professional History

• Therapist and ACT Clinical Team Leader, Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare
• Therapy Intern, Howard Brown Health
• HIV Prevention Coordinator, Test Positive Aware Network
• Therapy Intern, Chicago House
• Sexual Health Educator and Suburban Outreach Coordinator, Howard Brown Health
• Internet Health Educator and Interventions Intern, Howard Brown Health

Specialty Areas / Certifications

• Certified HIV Tester and Counselor, IDPH
• HIV Education and Prevention Instructor, American Red Cross
• Couples HIV Testing and Counseling, Emory University
• Anti-retroviral Treatment and Access to Services Facilitator, CDC

Interests

• HIV-related issues
• Sex and intimacy
• Gender identity and expression
• Substance use
• Dual diagnosis
• Crisis intervention
• Mindfulness, CBT, DBT