Kimberli Wicks, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Email: ad2jbo@r.postjobfree.com

Ph. 458-***-****

Positions Held

• Licensed Professional Counselor/ Intern Supervisor, JD Health and Wellness staff therapist, program creator and coordinator at Simonka Place (shelter for women and families where JD Health has a primary health and mental health clinic), intern supervisor, new staff trainer, client advocate, care coordinator, case management. 2022- current, Salem/ Keizer, Oregon

• Private Practice Therapist, founder and director of Quiet Waters Counseling LLC, a private practice specializing in individual and family therapy via in persona and telehealth appointments, 2020-2022, Salem, Oregon

• Private Practice Therapist, founder and director of Cornerstone Christian Counseling, a private practice specializing in individual and family therapy with expertise in Play Therapy, 2003-2007, Salem, Oregon

• Attachment Specialist, Contractor for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division, 2004-2008, Salem, Oregon

• Adolescent and Family Therapist, Rosemont School for Girls, 2002-2004, Portland, OR. This was an internship position via GFU, then became a permanent position upon graduation in 2003

• Research Assistant to Dr. Stephen Bearden, 2001-2003, George Fox University

• Parenting Skills Teacher for transitioning male inmates, Oregon Department of Corrections 2001

• Adjunct Professor of Psychology, 2011-2013, Western Oregon University

• Adjunct Professor of Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, 2005-2009, George Fox University

• Adjunct Professor in the Adult Degree Completion Department, 2006, George Fox University

Therapeutic Training & Experience

• Case Management in inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Case coordination with doctors, community services, schools, shelters, DHS, probation, and other case management systems.

• Treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, houselessness trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, autism spectrum disorder, trauma, childhood and adolescent behavioral disorders, attachment and foster/ adoption issues, personality disorders.

• Drug and alcohol addiction

• Trauma

• Unhoused population

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Family Systems/ Internal Family Systems therapy

• Specialized training in play therapy and sand tray therapy Academic Preparation

· M.A., Counseling, 2003, George Fox University, Newberg, OR. Graduate Clinical Project: The Use of Jungian Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy in Adolescence. Advisor: Dr. Stephen Bearden

· B.S., Human Development with a concentration in early childhood through adolescence Minor in Psychology, 1992, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Awards and Honors

George Fox University

Al Stiefel Award

Presented by the Counseling Department faculty to one graduating student at the hooding ceremony each year. The award goes to “the student who exhibits the following qualities: a genuine zeal for inquiry, a high sense of integrity and a constant demonstration of the spirit of Christ.”

George Fox University

Alumni Board-Special Events

I was nominated and served my alma mater by working on the board to create and coordinate special events for traditional and non-traditional alums. Publications

Jordan, K. (2008). The Quick Theory Reference Guide: A Resource of Expert and Novice Mental Health Professionals: Nova Science Publishers.

*Co-Authored chapter on Jungian Therapy

Invited Workshops and Presentations

Freilinger, K. A. (2001). Jung’s Views on Evil. Presentation sponsored by S. Bearden, George Fox University.

Freilinger, K. A. (2002-2005). Sand Tray Therapy. Presentation sponsored by, George Fox University.

Freilinger, K. A. (2000-2001). Carl Whitaker’s Theory on Family Therapy. Presentation sponsored by, George Fox University.

Freilinger, K. A. (2001-2003). APA Formatting Guidelines. Presentation sponsored by, George Fox University.

Freilinger, K. A. (2003-2004). Sexual Genograms. Presentation sponsored by, George Fox University.

Freilinger, K. A. (2004). Sex on Stage. Presentation sponsored by, George Fox University. Freilinger, K. A. (2005). Integrating Faith and Counseling Practices. Presentation sponsored by, George Fox University.

Freilinger, K. A. (2004). ADHD in Children. Presentation sponsored by, the Department of Human Services, Salem, OR.

Freilinger, K. A. (2003). Mental Health Issues in the Family. Presentation sponsored by, National Institute of Mental Health, Salem, OR.

Freilinger, K. A. (2001). Parenting Long-Distance. Presentation sponsored by, Oregon Department of Corrections, Salem, OR.

Freilinger, K. A. (2004). Brain Wise. Presentation sponsored by, Morningside Elementary, Salem, OR.

Freilinger, K. A. (2003-2004). Ethical Issues in Church Counseling Practices. Presentation sponsored by, West Salem Foursquare Church, Salem, OR. Courses Taught

* Denotes graduate level courses

+Denotes courses I created and taught

Human Sexuality*

Personality Counseling Theory and Philosophy*

Principles and Techniques of Counseling I*, II *

Group Theory and Therapy*

Shame Resilience+

Boundaries in Recovery+

Brain and Body+

Seeking Safety

Women in the Workplace

Basic Communication in the Workplace

Problem Solving in Workplace Conflict

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