VP of Creative Arts Therapy; ITA Clinical Director; Drama Therapist

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
MFA, DePaul University
BA Indiana University

 

 

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Ted is an assistant professor of Clinical Psychology in the Child and Adolescent Track at the  Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is a professional actor, director, and playwright with TV, stage, and radio credits; a former dramaturg and faculty member for the Raven Theatre; the Director of Project START; and Director for Eclipse Theatre. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Illinois Psychological Association, and the Central Region representative to the Board of the National Association of Drama Therapy

Founding Director, ITA; Clinical Consultant

M. Ed, National College of Education
Completed the Teacher Education Program, Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis

 

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Founding board member of the National Association of Drama Therapy. For many years she was an actress on stage and TV, and has taught drama therapy courses at Columbia College and National-Lewis University

 

ITA Operations Manger

Drama Therapist

MA, Drama Therapy, New York University
BFA, Theatre Arts, Hartt School

 

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Registered Drama Therapist, RDT
Served as a therapist and case manager at a day treatment center for adults with mental illness in Queens, New York from 2007-2009.  Provided social services and group and individual therapy, and facilitated therapeutic theatre productions created and performed by clients.

 

Acting Director of Art Therapy; Art Therapist

Teacher Education (in progress) The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis
MA, Art Therapy, George Washington University
BFA, Art Education, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Past Teachers:

Walter Reed Army Medical Center Practicum, Washington, DC

Additional Studies:

Drake University, one year study abroad in Florence, Italy

Publications:

American Art Therapy Association
Illinois Art Therapy Association

Art Therapist

MA, Art Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago

BFA, Fine Art/Art Education 

 

 

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Experience working in schools, community mental health and social service settings where, in addition to assessment and individual counseling with children and families, she facilitated groups focused on the development of social skills, problem solving and effective communication through expressive therapies
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist who specializes in child development, family systems, and social, emotional and behavioral disorders in childhood
Active member of American Art Therapy Association and the illinois Art Therapy Association

Dance/Movement Therapist

MA, Dance Movement Therapy & Counseling, Columbia College Chicago
BA, English, Loyola University Chicago

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Member of American Dance Therapy Association

Outreach Coordinator/Dancer for Duende Dance Theatre

Music Therapist

Bachelor of Social Welfare, Yamaguchi Prefectural University, Yamaguchi, Japan
Bachelor of Music Therapy, Western Michigan University
Master of Music Therapy, Western Michigan University

 

Past Teachers:

Internships- Fountain View Retirment Village, Portage, MI and Lexington Park Nursing Home, Topeka, KS

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Member of Robert F. Unkefer Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy, American Music Therapy Association, Illinois Association for Music Therapy and Japan Society of Music and Medicine

Web Manager, Japanese Music Therapy Students and Professionals

Therapeutic Aid

Psy.D from ISPP (in progress)
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
BA in Psychology, DePaul University

 

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Extensive experience in therapy, testing, mentoring, and tutoring through practicum, work, internship and widespread volunteer work. 
Member of the American Psychological Association, Natasha has been working within the field for over 8 years

Director of Training; Music Therapy Internship Director

BM , Music Therapy, University of Evansville

Past Teachers:

Internship, Fort Wayne State Developmental Center

Additional Studies:

Fred Preyer Workshop - "How to work with people"
Pelcroze Eurhythmics CMTE

Publications:

CMTE- Relaxation and Adults with MRDD and Autism

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

AMTA

Director of Music Therapy

Masters in Clinical Psychology (in progress)
Bachelors in Music Therapy, Western Illinois University

Past Teachers:

Internship - Giant Steps Illinois, Inc.
Masters practicum  at DaVita Childrens Dialysis Center

Publications:

Music Therapy vs. Music Education : An Assessment Process- AMTA National Conference
Music Therapy and Parkinson's Disease: Panel Presentation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
How to Engage the Off-Task Client- AMTA Regional Conference

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

American Music Therapy Association
Illinois Association for Music Therapy

Illinois Task Force for state recognition of Music Therapy

Music Therapist

Assistant Director of Music Therapy; Inclusion Coordinator

MS, Child Development, Erikson Institute (in progress)
BM, Vocal Performance and Music Therapy, Ohio University

Past Teachers:

Raymond Feener and Natalia Rivera
Internship- Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City

Additional Studies:

Musikgarten and Music Together certified teacher

 

Publications:

Presentations to various groups on music therapy techniques to promote pro-social and play skills in children

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

American Music Therapy Association professional member

Specialties:

Early childhood. Preschool, school age, special needs and inclusion

Music Therapist

Bachelor's of Music Therapy, University of Iowa 

 

Additional Studies:

Clinical internship at Musicworx of California in San Diego

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

Member of American Musical Therapy Association

Director of Drama Therapy and Dance/Movement Therapy

BFA in Acting, DePaul University
Masters degree in Therapeutic and Educational Drama, Lesley College

 

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

He performed and conducted drama workshops in correctional institutions throughout North America, England, Scotland and Ireland with Geese Theater Company, and has used theatre techniques to work with Chicago's immigrant population. Keith completed training at the Psychodrama Training Institute of Chicago and interned at Columbia Lakeshore Hospital. He is a veteran stage actor who performs and teaches improvisation at Chicago's ComedySportz Theatre.