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CHERYL L. WHEELER(602) 334-9554grantingsolutions@1480 E. Bethany Home Rd. Suite #100Phoenix, AZ 85014EDUCATIONCapella University: PhD in Counseling Psychology – in progressCoursework: Cognitive Affective Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Social Psychology, Family Therapy, Ethic and Multicultural Issues in Psychology, History and Systems of Psychology, Lifespan Development, Principles of Health Psychology, Inferential Statistics, Tests and Measures, Research and Design, Data analysis with SPSS, Advanced Research MethodsRemaining Coursework: Advanced Inferential Statistics, Qualitative Analysis, Doctoral Comprehensive Examination, Dissertation ResearchArgosy University, Phoenix, AZ: Masters in Professional Counseling, 2007Coursework: Counseling Theory, Abnormal Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Psychopathology and Assessment, Principles of Psychopathology, Counseling I and II, Professional and Ethical Issues, Group Counseling, Social and Cultural Diversity, Appraisal and Assessment, Career and Lifestyle Development, Couples and Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology of the VictimWalden University, Minneapolis, MN: Masters in Psychology, 2005-2006 (transferred to Argosy University)Coursework: Foundations, Health Psychology, Statistics 1, History and Systems, Human Motivation, Research Design.University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: Bachelors Degree in Marketing, 2003PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCERemuda Ranch, Primary Therapist (weekends), Wickenburg, Arizona. August 2011/March 2012.Facilitate art therapy, process and recovery groups, individual therapy as needed, part-time (weekends). Group counseling separated between female adolescent and female adult population. Omega Counseling and Education Services, Contract therapist, Phoenix, Arizona. January 2011/present.Present group anger management and substance abuse psycho education 4 hours per week. Also, provide individual and couples counseling, including intake and assessment as needed. Individual clients seen under Omega Counseling’s licensure as independent contractor, (My Counseling Solutions). Delta T, temporary staffing agency Parc Place (YFCS) - Adolescent male social work therapist, Chandler, Arizona. February 2011/March 2011Provide individual counseling, organize and participate in CFT’s, meeting with families and others associated with each client’s case. Delivering coordination of care with aftercare providers; including maintenance of progress notes and reports.Aurora Behavioral Health Systems - Adolescent Social work/Utilization Review, Glendale, Arizona. July 2010/October 2010Communicate client status with insurance providers, meet with family and client, and participate in CFT’s, social workers, and CPS and law enforcement as needed.Gila River Behavioral Health Services , Clinical Social Worker, Laveen, AZJune 2008/May 2010Provide mental health services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in individuals, families, and groups. Group therapy addressing anger management and domestic violence for court ordered clients. Curriculum designed to review family of origin, unmet needs, implement healthy decision making, and improve communication skills. Individual counseling, specializing in PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual abuse (adults and children), relationship, co-parenting counseling, family counseling, and grief counseling. Conduct intakes, assessments, and write individual treatment plans.Mountain Valley Counseling, Therapist, Phoenix/Mesa, AZ June 2007/June 2008Group therapy for primary, intermediate and maintenance/life skills for court ordered sex offenders, both male and female. Focus on assisting clients in identifying and confronting mistaken beliefs and offense cycle behavior, and in creating a comprehensive relapse prevention plan. Adhere to ATSA standards of treatment. Treatment based on cognitive behavioral therapy using the court approved curriculum 1) Good Life Self-Regulations Model (Ward, T., & Hudson, S. M. 2000), 2) Sexual Deviancy: Putting it all Together a Treatment Manual (Perrett & Simpson, 1992, 2001).Group therapy treatment for Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Chemical Dependency (CD) clients. Treatment based on cognitive behavioral therapy involving cognitive restructuring, motivation building, thought reports, and relapse prevention, including criminogenic behavior and life skills. Court approved curriculum Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change - The Participants Workbook (Wanberg & Milkman, 1998).Individual counseling and general mental health counseling for specific issues such as; anger management, boundaries, depression, personal growth, sexual offending, stress management, substance abuse, and survivors of sexual abuse. Use of various approaches as appropriate for each individual client.Couples, relationship and co-parenting counseling. Focus on development of communication, cooperative skills and conflict resolution. Establish and maintain solid working relationship with other therapists, probation and parole officers, as well as surveillance officers to maintain a team work approach or client treatment. Evaluation and assessment of new clients. Appropriate documentation of client records. Treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of treatment progress, incorporating testing in the treatment progress. Weekly staffing meetings, monthly business and in-service training sessions. Dynamic Living Counseling, Inc., Therapist, on call, Phoenix, AZ July 2007/2009Group therapy for level I substance abuse outpatient treatment, for patients with alcohol and drug related offenses. Intake assessment, treatment plan development, and providing weekly interactive group counseling and education classes for recovery of substance dependency. Mountain Valley Counseling, Practicum Student Therapist, Phoenix, AZ August 2006/June 2007Facilitate and co-facilitate group therapy specific to the treatment of sexual offender population; including primary, intermediate and maintenance/life skills for court ordered sex offenders.Facilitate and co-facilitate group chemical dependency treatment for adults. Treatment based on cognitive behavioral therapy involving cognitive restructuring, motivation building, thought reports, and relapse prevention. Individual counseling and general mental health counseling. Use of various approaches as appropriate for each individual client. Intake and evaluation of new clients. Staffing with clients and PO team addressing challenges. Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly in-service training sessions.PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSACA (American Counseling Association) #6242478AzCA (Arizona Counseling Association) #6242478APA (American Psychological Association) # 6557-1307AzAPA (Arizona American Psychological Association) #65571307Arizona Psychoanalytic SocietyNBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) #224876PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALSFingerprint Clearance Card, State of Arizona Department of Public Safety #2A01630521Licensed Associate Counselor #12983. May 2008, renewed May 2010 *Currently receiving Clinical Supervision with LPC expected by May 2012.NCE (National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification). May 2007PROFESSIONAL TRAININGCEU and training upon request (due to space).Additional Information ................
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