Lauren Griffin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern with over a year of experience in private practice, providing clinical services to individuals, couples, and court-involved families. Skilled in supervised visitation, family reunification therapy, and working with high-conflict relational dynamics. Experienced in supporting trauma-impacted family systems through structured, supervised, and clinically guided interventions within a multidisciplinary setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Experience
E.M. Branch and Asscociates
Chicago, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Client intake calls and scheduling
- Payment collection and documentation
- Insurance coordination and verification
- Prepared and organized office spaces to ensure a welcoming and efficient environment for clients and staff
- Demonstrated ability to balance clinical responsibilities with administrative workflow , enhancing client experience and practice efficiency
- Coordinated planning of practice events (open house, staff events) to foster community engagement and strengthen team relationships
Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Intern
E.M. Branch & Associates
Chicago, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families in outpatient/private practice settings under clinical supervision.
- Facilitated family reunification therapy sessions to repair parent-child relationships after separation and traumatic disruptions.
- Conduct therapeutic supervised visitation and supervised visitation sessions to promote safety, attachment-building, and healthy family interaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary providers, including psychiatrists and wellness practitioners, to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and systemic approaches to support clients experiencing relational conflict, trauma-related stressors, family transitions, and emotional challenges.
- Coordinated client care, treatment planning, documentation, and progress monitoring to ensure continuity of therapeutic support.
- Participated in 2+ hours of weekly clinical supervision, including individual and group supervision, to strengthen case conceptualization, ethical practice, and treatment interventions.
- Attended couples retreat hosted by E.M. Branch & Associates to enhance relationship skills and therapeutic techniques.
Education
MA - Couple and Family Therapy
Adler University
Chicago, IL06-2026
BA - Psychology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05-2024
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Family Dynamics Assessment
- Case planning
- Client Intake Coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Rapport building
Professional Experience
- Children's Learning Place (2024-Currently)
3129 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
Teacher Assistant
- Adler University (2025-2026)
17 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602
Library Secretary and Administrative Specialist
- Adler University (2026-Currently)
17 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602
Student Administrative Assistant
Affiliations
AAMFT, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- A Preventable Tragedy: Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Trauma Informed Practice for Child Care Providers
- Child Development Health, and Safety Basics
- Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practice
- Finding a Curriculum That Works for You
Awards
- Master's Merit Scholarship, Adler University, $7,000
- McNair Scholar Recipient, Southern Illinois University, 2022-2024
- Southern Illinois University Dean's List, 4/4, 2022-2024
- First Baptist Congregational Scholar Scholarship, $10,000, 2021-2024
- Vocal Performance Scholarship, Southern Illinois University, $4,000
- Cum Laude Honors, 2024
Community Engagement And Professional Development
Next Generation Media Internship Program, 2024-Currently, Virtual, Executive Producer
Research
Reconsolidation of Memory: An Experimental Manipulation of Memory Strength, Lauren Griffin, Caitlyn Richardson, Jordan Dale, Matthew Junker, Reza Habib, 04/01/24, 2024 Midwestern Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, IL, 2023-2024
Timeline
Administrative Experience
E.M. Branch and Asscociates
09.2025 - Current
Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Intern
E.M. Branch & Associates
09.2025 - Current
MA - Couple and Family Therapy
Adler University
BA - Psychology
Southern Illinois University