Jennifer Ziegler
Hinsdale,IL
Summary
Solution oriented LMFT with clinical focus in trauma resolution and recovery, committed to using personal and professional experiences and skills to encourage people toward greater freedom and joy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and Therapist
SNAPDRAGON STUDIO LLC
Hinsdale, IL
02.2019 - Current
- Established private practice, setting direction and developing vision
- Built and nurtured relationships with pastors and church leaders, consulting with pastors regarding counseling needs of parishioners and offering seminars at churches
- Developed growing referral network with local therapists
- Managed marketing strategy, including creating and maintaining website, frequently adding new written content, and updating Google Ad Words
- Fielded intake calls, assessed fit and provided referrals
- Communicated with landlord regarding practice needs and coordinated with other on-site professionals regarding shared office space
- Created practice policies, encouraging highest level of ethical boundaries
- Maintained client records and accounts, professional licensure, certifications and memberships
- Established budget for ongoing financial health
- Cared for emotional well-being of 12 - 15 clients per week
- Sought professional consultation when needed
- Pursued continuing education as needed (or desired!)
Therapist (Primary Couples Therapist)
LIFE INSIGHT
Hinsdale, IL
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Increased couples therapy clients by 100%
- Provided weekly therapy for individuals and couples
- Managed schedule and client coordination
- Participated in regular team meetings
- Obtained individual and group supervision
- Collaborated with professionals regarding client care
- Pursued regular continuing education trainings
- Increased practice visibility by establishing new relationships with professional colleagues
Staff Therapist
CHICAGO CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER
Orland Park, IL
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided weekly therapy for 10 - 15 individuals, couples and families
- Collaborated with peers during monthly Peer Consultation Meetings
- Developed professional skills through weekly supervisory meetings
- Filled speaking engagements, as requested
- Partnered with office staff in matters of scheduling and billing
- Managed and maintained client records
Practicum Therapist
CENTRAL DUPAGE PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER
Carol Stream, IL
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided therapy for 8-10 clients weekly, including individuals (children, adolescents and adults), couples, and families
- Managed & maintained client records
- Liaised with office staff concerning client payments
- Attended weekly group supervision and staff meetings
- Collaborated with variety of therapists on staff
- Received weekly individual supervision
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Formation & Ministry
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL05.1996
Skills
- Compassionate and genuine, building trust and alliance quickly
- Committed to ongoing personal education and growth
- Steadfast and persevering
- Realistic and self-aware
- Self-starter with entrepreneurial tendencies
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified in Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy
- National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Certified Resilient Heart Heartmath Provider
- Certified Safe & Sound Protocol Provider
- Brainspotting Practitioner (currently working toward certification)
- Certificate in Using Art to Unlock More Effective Trauma Narratives
- Certificate in Trauma Sensitive Writing
Affiliations
Clinical Fellow with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) 2018 - Present
Member of International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) 2019 - Present
Continuing Education Trainings
Brainspotting Expansion Training
August 2022
Brainspotting Training Level 1
3-day intensive live training
Safe & Sound Protocol Training
14 hours of training in Polyvagal theory and the Safe and Sound protocol for resetting healthy nervous system functioning
Trauma Sensitive Writing Course
An interactive online course in using writing as an aid to trauma recovery
The Resilient Heart ; Trauma Sensitive HeartMath Certification
15 hours online training in application of HeartMath meditation methods and integration of biofeedback technology with those who've experienced trauma
Coaching Business System
Six-month business training, focused on the art of coaching
Art Key: Use Art to Unlock More Effective Trauma Narratives
A four-week interactive online course with Lisa Mitchell and Kendra McGivney
CPT Training; An Evidence-Based Approach to Treat PTSD and Related Conditions
A two-day intensive online course with Kate Chard + 20 weeks of group case consultation
Janina Fischer's Trauma Treatment Telehealth Certification Course: Integrating Proven Approaches and Online Therapy to Help Clients Heal in Society's New Normal
An emergency course at the beginning of the Pandemic
Reversing Habits with Hypnosis
A four-week online course with Courtney Armstrong
Practical Ethics in Clinical Practice: Treating Individuals Diagnosed with Personality Disorders
Dr. Keith Baird, Heritage Professional Associates
Complex Trauma Certification Training , Level 1
Extensive online course with Janina Fischer
Mastery in Mental Health Documentation & Medical Necessity: Comprehensive Clinical Documentation for Psychotherapists
Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy (TIH) Level 1 & Level 2
50 hours live training with Courtney Armstrong
Treat Anxiety, Trauma and Depression through Bibliotherapy: Poems, Stories and Journaling Techniques to Rewire the Brain
New Rules for Treating Trauma: Integrating Neuroscience to Rewire the Brain
One day live workshop with Courtney Armstrong
Helping Couples in Crisis; Proven approaches for attachment issues, addiction, abuse and more
Online Course
Internal Family Systems Therapy
One day live webcast seminar
Therapeutic Aha! Online Course: Creative Strategies that Rewire the Brain
A six-module video-based course (with interactive community and homework)
EFT Externship
At Chicago Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (CCEFT); a four-day live training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples
Artfix
Through Inner Canvas; An online continuing education course for the encouragement of therapist creativity
Timeline
Owner and Therapist
SNAPDRAGON STUDIO LLC
02.2019 - Current
Therapist (Primary Couples Therapist)
LIFE INSIGHT
06.2016 - 12.2018
Staff Therapist
CHICAGO CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER
10.2015 - 06.2016
Practicum Therapist
CENTRAL DUPAGE PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER
06.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Wheaton College
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Formation & Ministry
Wheaton College
Similar Profiles
Balkaran SinghBalkaran Singh
Technical Support Representative at Qualcomm/SnapdragonTechnical Support Representative at Qualcomm/Snapdragon
Eric GonzalezEric Gonzalez
Security and Transportation Manager at Oakview Group| Snapdragon StadiumSecurity and Transportation Manager at Oakview Group| Snapdragon Stadium
Don GoodeDon Goode
Guest Experience Representative at Oak View Group at Snapdragon StadiumGuest Experience Representative at Oak View Group at Snapdragon Stadium
Tonya WareTonya Ware
Human Resource Manager at Kevin S Ware Insurance Agency, Inc.Human Resource Manager at Kevin S Ware Insurance Agency, Inc.
Elena MenendezElena Menendez
Senior Bookseller at Barbara's BookstoreSenior Bookseller at Barbara's Bookstore