Educational

• Doctor of Education, (Ed. D.), Counseling (Northern Illinois University, 2001)

• Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology (Southern Illinois University, 1987)

• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (University of Missouri, 1983).

Professional Experience

Counseling

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, private practice, Rockford, IL since 1993

• Marital/Family Therapist, Family Services Association, Beloit, WI (1990-1995) 

• Adolescent Psychotherapist, Covenant Children's Home, Princeton, IL (1987-1989)

• Psychiatric Technician, Christian Hospital Northwest, St. Louis, MO (1981-1987)

Academic

• On adjunct faculty at Judson College since 2000

• Courses taught:

  • Psychological Disorders (since 2000)

  • Introduction to Counseling (2000-2001).

Licensure

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois (Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, License # 180-000340)

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Christian Counselors (since 1989)

Christian Counseling Ministry: Advanced Training

• Theophostic Ministry Apprenticeship (24 unit hours), Dr. Ed`Smith, Campbellville, KY, August 21-24, 2002.

• Theophostic Ministry Basic Principles (8 unit hours), Dr. Karl Lehman, Chicago, IL December 2001. 

• Freedom in Christ Training: Advanced Seminar for Counselors  & Clergy (15 hrs). Dr. Neil Anderson, October 27 & 28, 1994, Rockford, IL.