Private Practice Substance Abuse
Resume:
Carolyn A. Braverman, LCPC, MA, DTR, LMFT
**** **** ******** ******, *******, Il. 60660
Objective To work with a private practice and provide therapy for individuals and couples. This work will be done remotely.
To work with a team of colleagues. To make a difference. 8/01/2002-9/14/2017
Experience Began a private practice in Buffalo Grove, Il. I was the owner/ Psychotherapist. In my practice, I helped individuals with a variety of different issues as well as specializing in both couples and family therapy. Many young adults came to me with a duel diagnosis. Because of my many years of direct experience in treating substance abuse, I really felt that this became a very strong area for me. As the years went on, I also began to utilize my skills and education with Alzheimer's disease. I worked with the patient as well as the family. I contracted out to various nursing facilities as both a Dance movement Therapist and an LCPC. In my private practice, I billed many insurance agencies and also worked on a sliding 11/3/2019
I worked at A Safe Haven in Chicago.
I was a clinical therapist working with
the homeless I did mental health assessments
And individual sessions I did the documentation and I also ran dance therapy groups. I specialize in substance abuse 3/11/2022
I am working for a private practice. I see clients with unique issues. I specialize in Substance abuse counseling as well as couples counseling. I also treat depression and anxiety as well as trauma. I work full time remotely. past experience
1/11/00-7/1/02 – Senior Clinician/Therapist at Alexian Brother's Outpatient Clinic:
Conducted individual, couples and family therapy sessions. Treatment planning. Case management and documentation. Attended all staff meetings and weekly supervision. This was a promotion for me from the psychosocial Rehabilitation Program.
Alexian Brothers Northwest Community Mental Health Center: Developed a group for families and individuals with mental illness. Conducted diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and expressive therapy. I began at Alexian Brother's as a scattered site case manager which included visiting the clients at their homes. Many of these clients had a duel diagnosis. I developed assessment tools and treatment planning as well as counseling and discharge planning. I was then promoted to the rehab program where I gave various classes including music and movement therapy. I helped teach about substance abuse and life balance. After my 2nd year I was promoted to an outpatient therapist. 3/1/98 – 10/1/99 – Director of Therapeutic Services / volunteer Coordinator at New Perspective of Illinois, Wheeling, IL. Designed and implemented all residential programming, ranging from movement, pet and music therapies to spiritual and religious support services, to special occasion celebrations. Related responsibilities included creating and implementing intergenerational programming, and establishing Contact with local schools and agencies interested in fostering Carolyn A. Braverman, LCPC, MA, DTR, LMFT 1502 West Rosemont Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60660
relationships.
8/97 – 2/98 – Activity Therapist, Dance Therapist, The Wealshire, Lincolnshire, Illinois. Developed and implemented dance therapy programming in small and large groups, alone or in conjunction with music therapist; provided educational services in dance/movement therapy.
Early work experience – Prior to having children, worked for two years as a dance therapist at Ridgeway, now Hartgrove Hospital. Provided dance therapy services at Elk Grove Daycare facility for Schizophrenic patients for one year, Also completed two year dance therapy internship at Old Orchard Hospital. Taught various pre-school classes and was a summer camp counselor.
Career Development and Professional Affiliations
Completed 36-hour activity director course
Certified in dementia care mapping
Attended the Rush Alzheimer's Disease career conference Registered Dance Therapist, American Dance Therapy Association Current member of American Mental Health Association Education
1983-1988
Master's degree from Columbia College in Dance Movement Therapy 1977-1981
Bachelor's degree from The University of Illinois in Psychology and Dance
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