Nell Galles
Leawood
Summary
Currently working with person centered, humanistic approaches. Exploring and incorporating mindfulness, parts work, EFCT, Gottman Theory, and Ellyn Bader's Developmental Model for Couples. Interested in Buddhist Psychology, Trauma work (EMDR and somatics).
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Counseling Trainee
CCAS, UMKC
Kansas City
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct intake and ongoing counseling sessions with individuals and couples;
- Administer diagnostic assessments, diagnose, and create treatment plans
- Collaborate with supervisor and supervisory team; documentation and case notes in Titanium system
Volunteer
Kansas City Hospice
Kansas City
08.2019 - Current
- Grief Support Facilitator at Solace House. Assist in running support groups for bereaved individuals.
Research Assistant and Instructor
Department of Sociology, University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
08.1998 - 12.2005
- Performed quantitative and qualitative analyses for various longitudinal criminological studies; assisted with interviewing and the collection of data for studies of offenders in local jails; assisted with grant writing proposals; contributed to academic papers.
- Instructor of record for undergraduate sociology courses, including Social Control and Deviant Behavior; lectured, tutored students outside of class, conducted all grading and student evaluations.
Education
End-of-Life Doula Certification -
University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education
PhD - Sociology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMTheoretical Framework - Description
Currently working with person centered, humanistic approaches. Exploring and incorporating mindfulness, parts work, EFCT, Gottman Theory, and Ellyn Bader's Developmental Model for Couples. Interested in Buddhist Psychology, Trauma work (EMDR and somatics).
Timeline
Practicum Counseling Trainee
CCAS, UMKC
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Kansas City Hospice
08.2019 - Current
Research Assistant and Instructor
Department of Sociology, University of New Mexico
08.1998 - 12.2005
End-of-Life Doula Certification -
University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education
PhD - Sociology
University of New Mexico