FELICIA A. BRABEC, Psy.D., M.S.W Crimson Court Ann Arbor, MI (734)

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1 Page 1 of 8 FELICIA A. BRABEC, Psy.D., M.S.W Crimson Court Ann Arbor, MI (734) feliciabrabec@gmail.com PROFILE Desire to serve the constituents of Pittsfield Township while balancing their needs with those of the residents of the county as a whole. Desire to actively work with other Commissioners on the Board as well as other public and private entities to advocate for public safety as well as attending to the needs of those most vulnerable in our communities, particularly children and families. EDUCATION Psy.D. ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, 2003 Chicago, Illinois Doctorate in Clinical Psychology School Social Work UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois Certification Jane Addams School of Social Work 1997 M.S.W. BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 1997 Graduate School of Social Work Masters in Clinical Social Work B.A. SAINT MARY S COLLEGE, Notre Dame, Indiana 1995 Graduated Cum Laude Double Major: Sociology Anthropology Minor: Interpersonal Communications WORK EXPERIENCE August 2006 to Private Practice, Ann Arbor, Michigan Present Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker Provide community members with therapy around a variety of issues including, but not limited to, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic physical illness, and personality issues. Work is done with individuals, couples, and families.

2 Page 2 of 8 Manage aspects of running individually owned business including full fiscal responsibility, negotiating contracts, and scheduling needs. Coordinate with various insurance carriers to offer a greater number of people greater access to services. Collaborate with colleagues to promote on-going learning. October 2005 to August 2007 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services Staff Psychologist and Social Worker Served as member of multi-disciplinary Training Committee. Served as lead person when Training Director went on leave. Provided supervision for interns and a post-doc. Facilitated and participated in supervisors meeting. Co-facilitated the Multicultural Seminar. Provided training on various topics to interns and practicum students. Participation in practicum, pre-doctoral and social work intern selection committees. Common Threads facilitators- Division of Affairs effort to bring diversity awareness to its 1300 employees Assessed students needs during intake session. Provided individual and couples brief and long-term therapeutic services to students and their spouses. Designed and presented university-wide Outreach Presentations. Consulted with faculty and staff around issues pertaining to psychological well-being. Participated in university-wide, multi-disciplinary eating issues network. Participated in clinical case conferences. June August 2006 Ann Arbor Consultation Services, Ann Arbor, Michigan Staff Psychologist Assessed clients needs during intake session. Provide brief and long-term psychotherapy. Issues addressed included eating disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, substance abuse and use issues, relationship issues, family of origin issues, anger management issues, suicidal and homicidal ideation, and various Axis II diagnoses including, but not limited to, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anti-social Personality Disorder, and Histrionic Personality Disorder.

3 Page 3 of 8 July ComPsych Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Guidance Consultant Gained knowledge and understanding of and explained benefits of employee assistance programs and managed care to covered employees, spouses, and dependents. Assessed individuals quickly to determine appropriate level of care. Provided crisis interventions to individuals, couples, and families. Referred individuals, couples, and families to credentialed providers within the clients respective geographic area. Facilitated hospitalization of individuals. Fall Spring 1999 West Aurora High School, Aurora, Illinois Clinical Social Worker Provided individual and family social work services to students and families living in a suburban setting. Created and implemented therapeutic interventions. Provided individual social work services to freshman students involved in special at-risk program. Collaborated with Student Services support staff, administration, and teachers on treatment interventions. Addressed issues involving homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation, thought disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and substance abuse issues. Discussed treatment plans with clinicians. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE August 2003 to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan August 2005 Counseling and Psychological Services Post-doctoral Fellowship Served as member of multi-disciplinary Training Committee. Provided supervision for two practicum level clinicians. Co-facilitated a focus group for interns exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the Multicultural Seminar in an effort to improve the training experience. Participated in the committee which re-designed a yearlong Multicultural Seminar for psychology and social work interns. Co-facilitated the yearlong Multicultural Seminar.

4 Page 4 of 8 Provided training on DSM-IV, Ethics, Multicultural Issues in Therapy, Working with Biracial Individuals, and Taking EPPP to practicum and internship level clinicians. Participated in practicum, intern, and post-doc selection committees which included reading files, interviewing, and ranking and selecting candidates. Assessed students needs during intake session. Provided individual and couples brief and long-term therapeutic services to students and their spouses. Designed and presented university-wide Outreach Presentations. Consulted with faculty and staff around issues pertaining to psychological well-being. Participated in university-wide, multi-disciplinary eating issues network. Participated in clinical case conferences. to July 2003 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Counseling and Psychological Services Psychology Intern, APA-Accredited Internship Assessed students needs during intake session. Provided individual and couples brief and long-term therapeutic services to students and their spouses. Provided supervision for master s level student clinicians. Designed and presented university-wide Outreach Presentations: Grief and Loss Alcohol Awareness Diversity Awareness Stress Management Consulted with faculty and staff around issues pertaining to psychological well-being. Consulted and collaborated with University Residences. Served as Residence Hall Psychological Liaison. Taught Life Skills class to first year student-athletes with topics including: time management, procrastination, motivation, stress management, interpersonal values, diversity issues, relationship issues, value systems, and alcohol awareness. Co-facilitated group for individuals diagnosed with eating disorders. Administered and interpreted psychological tests including Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III), Wide Range Achievement Test-Revision 3 (WRAT 3), Nelson-Denny Reading Test, Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales- Self-Report: Long

5 Page 5 of 8 Version (CAARS-S:L), Conners Continuous Performance Test II (CPT II), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI- 2), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-3 (MCMI-3). Created integrative reports based on results from psychological testing. Participated in clinical case conferences. Member of departmental committees: intern selection, Big 10 Conference planning, HIPAA compliance. August William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois Health and Psychological Services Therapy Extern Assessed students needs during brief intake sessions. Provided brief and long-term therapeutic services to students. Addressed personal issues and clinical disorders including depression, anxiety, antisocial behavior, family problems, suicidal and homicidal ideation, self-esteem concerns, intermittent explosive disorder, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and identity disorder. Collaborated with Health Services in order to provide integrated services to students. Consulted with faculty and staff regarding students. Presented outreach seminar on anxiety. Participated in individual and group supervision. July May 2001 Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward, Naperville, Illinois Diagnostic Practicum Student Administered psychological tests including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III (WAIS-III), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III (WISC-III), Wechsler Intelligence and Achievement Test (WIAT), Bender Motor Gestalt, Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Rorschach, Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI), Sentence Completion, Projective Drawings: Person, Tree, House, Person in the Rain, Kinetic Family, Vineland Adaptive Scales, Mental Status Exam. Worked with culturally and diagnostically diverse populations. Composed psychological reports including diagnoses and recommendations. Attended and participated in resident staffings. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff on interventions. Fall Spring 1997 John D. O Bryant High School, Roxbury, Massachusetts Clinical Social Work Internship

6 Page 6 of 8 Provided individual and group social work services to inner-city high school students. Created and implemented therapeutic interventions. Collaborated with Student Support Services staff and teachers on treatment plans. Addressed issues including homicidal ideation, depression, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Discussed students treatment plans with clinicians. Fall Spring 1996 Living and Recovery Community, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Clinical Social Work Internship Counseled individuals who were in recovery from substance abuse, living with HIV or AIDS, and homeless. Facilitated group therapy, including expressive therapy. Addressed issues including suicidal ideation, substance abuse, mental health, and sexual compulsion. Created and implemented wellness program. Collaborated with staff on individual treatment plans. Met with directors to discuss treatment plans. Summer 1994 Kane County Court Services, Saint Charles, Illinois Juvenile Probation Officer Internship Supervised a caseload of adolescents. Counseled juveniles and their families. Evaluated juvenile crimes, recommended, and implemented treatment. Coordinated placements for juveniles. Monitored juveniles in their homes. Coordinated resources and information between the courts, juveniles, and their families. ALLIED EXPERIENCE Fall Spring 2000 West Aurora High School, Aurora, Illinois Mentor Coordinator Trained and prepared 80 high school students to mentor younger students within the school district s elementary schools. Resolved conflicts between teachers, student-mentors, and student-mentees.

7 Page 7 of 8 Organized student-mentor placements. Collaborated with support services within the school district. Recruited and trained adult mentors for high school studentmentees. Facilitated support meetings for adult mentors. Fall Spring 1997 Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Resident Assistant Supervised 25 residents who lived and participated in special interest housing: Social Justice Floor, as well as 36 additional residents. Collaborated with supervisors and staff members on the maintenance of the floor and building. Advised students on issues including domestic violence, depression, and substance abuse. Efficiently completed needed documents. Supervised desk assistants. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Fall Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois Teaching Assistant Assisted in the learning process for Conceptual Views of Human Health, Dysfunction and Human Dysfunction II, and Adult Development. Collaborated weekly with the professor on learning goals and objectives. Effectively fielded questions for students enrolled in the course. Participated in learning through the didactic process as well as a myriad of learning styles. Created and presented lectures on variety of topics including borderline personality disorder and client-centered approach. June Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois Treasurer for Student Senate Created and monitored budget for all student groups. Dispensed monies for approved activities. Monitored expenses that accrued and payment of those expenses. Attended executive and general meetings to discuss pertinent issues. Organized and attended social events.

8 Page 8 of 8 Fall Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois Student Senate Member Attended general meetings to discuss school programs and issues. Participated on the long-term committee which promoted community outreach. Organized and participated in social events. Fall Summer 1999 West Aurora High School, Aurora, Illinois Athletic Coach Coached girls volleyball, girls cross country, girls basketball, and girls track. Fall Summer 1999 West Aurora High School, Aurora, Illinois Intervention Team Member Member of a committee made up of various staff members that was dedicated to identifying, researching, and alerting parents about possible drug use by their student. HONORS Presidential Scholarship (Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work and ) Outstanding Senior Award in Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work (1995) Outstanding Junior Award in Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work (1994) Alpha Kappa Delta (International Sociology Honor Society) Lambda Alpha (International Anthropology Honor Society) Kappa Gamma Pi (Society for Distinguished Catholic Women Graduates) Who s Who Among American Universities and Colleges United States Achievement Academy Award Saint Mary s College Sesquicentennial Student Lecturer REFERENCES Upon Request