Tricia Dwyer, M.A., LCPC
Clinical Director and Clinical Therapist at Flourishing Affinity Counseling- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationDec, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Flourishing Affinity Counseling
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Director and Clinical Therapist
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mental Health Therapist
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
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KALLMANN COUNSELING AND CONSULTING, P.C.
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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Psychotherapist
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May 2019 - Aug 2021
Mental health counselor for adults and adolescents. Mental health counselor for adults and adolescents.
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Recovery Services Team Supervisor
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2020
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Staff Therapist
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
-Case management -Permanent and transitional housing -Community outreach -Medication monitoring -Linkage Services -Psychotherapy -Crisis intervention -Court mandated clients -Case management -Permanent and transitional housing -Community outreach -Medication monitoring -Linkage Services -Psychotherapy -Crisis intervention -Court mandated clients
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Northeastern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Northeastern Illinois Graduate Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
Reference desk assistant at Ronald Williams Library Reference desk assistant at Ronald Williams Library
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Counseling Center of Illinois
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Mental Health Intern
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
· Completed drug and alcohol and DUI evaluations mandated by court by utilizing DMS-5 diagnostic criteria. · Completed mental health evaluations mandated by court by utilizing DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. · Provided client-centered and trauma-informed counseling to clients for substance use and mental illness related issues. · Provided court mandated anger management counseling. · Provided urine drug screenings. · Facilitated psychoeducational group therapy related to substance use and mental health issues. · Documented daily client interventions through comprehensive progress notes. · Coordinated with clients’ probations officers or court case monitors on clients’ progress towards treatment goals. · Utilized training and education to cultivate and develop counseling skills. · Trained and supported incoming interns on procedures and policies within the organization. Show less
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ACT Recovery Counselor
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
· Provided intensive case management services to connect clients to benefits and entitlements. · Engaged in crisis intervention when clients were considered possibly harmful to themselves or others. · Coordinated with team members to establish cohesive individualized recovery plans (IRPs) and mental health assessments (MHAs). · Aided and educated clients in completing activities of daily living. · Engaged in supportive and trauma-informed counseling by specializing in motivational interviewing. · Coordinated and communicated daily with team members on clients’ progress towards their treatment goals. · Aided clients with money management by assisting them with creating monthly budgets. · Completed medication monitoring by ensuring clients’ medications were organized. · Completed medication training by educating clients on proper usage of medications and potential side effects and interactions. · Engaged with clients in the community and transported them to medical appointments. · Communicated with clients’ landlords to ensure safe and affordable housing for clients. · Communicated with clients’ support systems to ensure continuity of care. · Documented daily client interventions through comprehensive progress notes. · Facilitated “Anxiety Management” and “Frustration Management” Psychoeducation Groups. · Engaged in harm reduction techniques with clients who were actively using illicit substances. · Maintained a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach. · Participated in a monthly Cultural Competency Committee and taught cultural competence to all new staff members during New Staff Orientation (NSO). · Mentored other certified recovery support specialists throughout the agency. Show less
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Hope House
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Brazil
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Residential Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
· Provided a safe and secure environment for all residents and staff. · Aided and supported residents in their ability to abide by Hope House rules and regulations. · Facilitated and recorded disciplinary actions against residents. · Facilitated and recorded residents’ appeals of disciplinary actions. · Communicated with residents from varied cultures and backgrounds. · Monitored residents’ whereabouts and actions while inside and outside of the residential facility. · Conducted contraband searches of residents and residents’ rooms. · Supported and guided residents during their process of being readmitted into society. · Supported residents in their involvement of community service projects and treatment programs such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). · Supported and aided residents in receiving and maintaining employment. · Observed Batterer Education meetings for residents with domestic violence records. · Communicated with team members to ensure continuity of care. · Engaged in conflict resolution with both staff and residents to establish a safe environment. · Conducted intake and orientation with new residents. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2017
Northeastern Illinois University
Master's degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
2009 - 2011
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Clinical Psychology
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