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Summary

I have more than 20 years experience in a broad range of psychological services including administrative positions within Illinois social services agencies, government, and direct services within independent practice. Since 2004, I have devoted full time to forensic psychology. During the past 10 years I have attended numerous trainings and workshops in forensic psychology.

STATE OF ILLINOIS

My work in state agencies included administrative, mental health, and forensic services within Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and Developmental Disabilities (IDHS-DD).

While with IDOC, I acquired experience implemeting state law. I was assigned to work with a steering commitee of professionals from five agencies; IDOC, IDHS, Governor’s Office, Attorney General, and Office of Budget to implement the Sexually Violent Persons Civil Commitment Act (725 ILCS 207/5).

Experience within IDHS included forensic assessments NGRI conditional release and other forensic matters.

PRIVATE PRACTICE; CLINICAL/FORENSIC/TEACHING

Since licensure, October 1987, I have provided a range of psychological services including psychotherapy, teaching, and forensic assessments.

In forensic proceedings for both the state and defense, I have provided court related assessments, reports, and testified in both adult and juvenile proceedings in areas including fitness to stand trial, sanity, and risk for violence. Also, I have evaluated law enforcement officers' for fitness for duty and provided psychological services related to sentencing mitigation in capital offenses.

On a part-time basis, since 1991, I have volunteered psychological services for political refugees who are survivors of torture and other violence.