Kelley Dunn
CLARENDON HILLS,IL
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor. Client-centered professional with experience counseling individuals and couples in supportive, therapeutic setting. Warm, positive individual with strong observational skills, in-depth understanding of human behavior, and ability to develop successful treatment plans. Value humor, grace, and collaboration in session. Focus areas include relationship issues, anxiety, grief, and difficult diagnoses.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Elevate Counseling + Wellness
09.2021 - Current
- Establish safe and supportive environment for clients to allow for open communication and trust.
- Build strong rapport with clients through person-centered approach and empathic understanding of their individual stressors, challenges, and mental health issues.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans to address specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Utilize CBT, mindfulness, and other techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Accurately assess mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.
- Adjust treatments plans and therapy goals as needed through regular progress evaluations.
- Maintain timely and detailed clinical records and documentation in adherence to legal requirements.
Adjunct Faculty
College of DuPage Interior Design Department
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Created and updated curricula for three classes; Environment Materials and Applications, History of Architecture and Design, and Historical Styles Design Studio
- Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Worked in conjunction with departmental “Pathways” focus to engage students early in education process and prepare them for success in program.
Senior Project Designer
Kohler Co.
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Created and implemented Kohler’s Certified Continuing Education Units for Architects and Designers; collaborated with AIA and IIDA to meet professional requirements
- Responsible for entire scope of bath design projects including client meetings, space planning, product selection, and CAD drawings with elevations
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL03.2023
Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Student - Department of Art History
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Information Management
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL01.1987
Skills
- Depression and anxiety management
- Grief and Loss counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Multicultural Competence
- Family Dynamics
- Psychodynamic Support
- Suicide Risk Assessment
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- North Americal Society for Adlerian Psychology
Coursework
- Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Group Theory
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling
- Assessment in Counseling
- Theory and Technique of Substance Abuse
- Cultural Diversity in Counseling
- Psychodynamic Counseling
- Psychopathology
Volunteer Experience
- NODA, No One Dies Alone, 2016 to 2022, Sat with patients at the end of life to provide comfort and care as requested/needed. Advocated on behalf of patients with hospital staff.
- RefugeeOne, 2016 to 2021, Sponsored Rohingya Muslim family from Myanmar to Chicago, raise awareness and collect clothing and household items for organization. Attended Trauma training for RefugeeOne Volunteers
Certification
- EFT training for Couples
- Gottman Method for Couples
- Psychological First Aid
- CBT and Shame Trainings
- Strengths Based Approach to Suicide
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Elevate Counseling + Wellness
09.2021 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
College of DuPage Interior Design Department
08.2012 - 05.2016
Senior Project Designer
Kohler Co.
01.2011 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University
Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Student - Department of Art History
University of Illinois
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
College of DuPage
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Information Management
University of Illinois
- EFT training for Couples
- Gottman Method for Couples
- Psychological First Aid
- CBT and Shame Trainings
- Strengths Based Approach to Suicide
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