Dustin Weeks, M. Ed., MFT

Certified EMDR Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor # WI 5331-125

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513-***-****

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http://health4families.com/

NPI #183*******

Professional Profile

A holistic-health focused LPC since 2001 specializing in helping youth and adults live healthy lives, particularly secondary to trauma using EMDR, IFS, MI, and CBT psychotherapies Behavioral Care manager since 2008 focusing on utilization management & behavioral health coaching Honorably discharged USAF Officer experienced at leading cybersecurity and IO psychology teams Education

1996 BAAS/Psychology University of N. Texas

1999 M. Ed./Counseling/Play Therapy University of N. Texas AB Practicum Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy St. Mary’s University 2008 Tele-Health Coaching Certification Cigna

2014 Distance Counseling Certification Telemental Health Institute Selected Examples of Education Application

5/2013–present Private Practice

Milwaukee, WI and Jerusalem, IL

In home therapy for private clients and non-profits “ABG Wellness Group” and “Open Path Psychotherapy Collective” who struggle with complex trauma, addiction issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma primarily using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) psychotherapy protocols 11/2008–4/2018 Cigna, Behavioral care manager

Eden Prairie, MN

As a member of a multi-disciplinary IPHT team, provided behavioral health services primarily as a tele-health coach to help people address depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse and weight-related issues. Also provide crisis services, utilization review, and training on mindfulness, addictions, and trauma-informed care, case management, and veterans’ services 9/2012–4/2013 David Hoy and Associates, Marriage and Family Therapy intern Minneapolis, MN

In-home therapy practicum in which I provided play therapy, couples counseling and family therapy for individuals diagnosed with trauma, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, depression or ADD-Inattentive type as final coursework for MFT post-graduate certificate program 9/2007–9/2008 Pate Rehabilitation, Inc., Cognitive behavioral therapist Anna, TX

Assessed customer needs, created and implemented treatment plans, and coordinated care with neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, nurses and other professionals for clients who experienced traumatic brain injuries and related difficulties within a residential, rehabilitation therapy setting . 6/2002-9/2007 United States Air Force, Captain, Behavioral scientist, Program manager Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX; Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH Through various assignments, lead teams to develop enlisted personnel promotion tests, researched and presented findings to optimize workforce performance, conducted human factors research while flying with AWACS navigators, and “Chief of Information Security” for the B-2 bomber 8/1999-5/2002 “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Counselor/Program director Fort Worth, TX

Provided assessments, CPRT-focused group and CBT-focused individual therapy to address substance abuse and life skills as the counselor, and overall program leadership as the program director, for about 60 teenage and adult clients, 7 volunteers, and 5 employees in an inner-city community program 11/2000-9/2001 “The Women’s Haven”, Counselor

Fort Worth, TX

Led mindfulness-based stress reduction and communication skills groups for adults at a residential domestic violence shelter and provided play therapy for children 2/1999-8/1999 “1st Choice” Program, Substance Abuse Counselor Fort Worth, TX

Employed play therapy, filial therapy, stress management classes, and crisis intervention services as the children’s counselor at a residential 12-step drug rehabilitation program for approximately 40 people 9/1998-5/1999 Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Counseling Intern Dallas, TX

Treated families affected by abuse and neglect using play therapy and filial therapy parenting groups 12/1996-2/1999 Tarrant County Mental Health and Retardation Services, Trainer Fort Worth, TX

Provided daily residential care for three clients diagnosed with mental retardation, autism, and bipolar disorder as a staff member in county group home

Professional Development

* Workshop presenter on trauma informed care,

Veterans affairs, mindfulness based stress

reduction and parenting skills

* Goal - IFS certification by 2023

* Extensive leadership training &

experience

References Are Available On Request