Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude, University of Memphis- 1991

Master of Science in Social Work, University of Tennessee, Health Science Center –1994

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Illinois 149-007206

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, State of Illinois 15107

Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work  28038

EMDR Level II Clinical Practitioner

Member of the National Association of Social Workers

Member of the EMDR International Association

Professional Abbreviations

AAMFT - American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

ACA - The American Counseling Association

ACSW - Academy of Certified Social Workers - requires 2 years post masters experience in social work

BCD - Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work - 5 years post masters experience in a full time clinical setting

CSW - Clinical Social Worker

DCSW - Diplomate in Clinical Social Work

Ed.D. - Doctor of Education degree under which there are psychologists and counselors

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

MFT - Marriage and family Therapist

LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

LCPC- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

CADC- Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor

MA - Masters of Arts - a one to three year postgraduate degree

MD - Medical Doctor - sometimes a Psychiatrist

M Ed - Masters in Education

MFCC - Marriage Family and Child Counselor

MFT - Marriage and Family Therapist

MS - Masters of Science

MSW - Masters in Social Work - two year postgraduate degree