University of St. Thomas

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

• Pursuing DSW (Clinical Practice and Leadership), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN  - anticipated completion 2014
• MSW, College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, 2009
• MDiv, Bethel Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN, 1991
• BA, Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN, 1986

LICENSE AND CREDENTIALS:

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Minnesota Board of Social Work
• Ordained clergy, American Baptist Churches/USA, ABC of Rochester/Genesee Region

PRACTICE EXPERIENCE:

• 2009-present  Psychotherapist/Pastoral Counselor, Westminster Counseling Center, Minneapolis, MN
• 2010-2012  Senior Social Worker, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
o Internships:
• 2008-2009  Clinical Intern, UST Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services, Minneapolis, MN
• 2007-2008  Foundation Intern, Fairview Recovery Services, Minneapolis, MN

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

• LGBT topics
• Spirituality in Social Work
• Professional boundaries
• Efficacy of psychotherapy
• Evidenced-Based Practice and Applied Research

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:

• National Association of Social Workers, NASW-MN Board member, Treasurer
• American Association of Pastoral Counselors
• Minnesota LGBT Therapists Network

PROFESSIONAL WEB-SITE:

http://www.westminstercounseling.org