Lauren M. Lawler, Psy.D Golf Road, Suite 920, Skokie, IL P: Ext. 10 F:

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1 Lauren M. Lawler, Psy.D Golf Road, Suite 920, Skokie, IL P: Ext. 10 F: EDUCATION Florida Institute of Technology, Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology 2014 Clinical Psychology, Master of Science 2010 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL College of Arts & Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Psychology 2005 Minor in Sociology CLINICAL University of Tennessee Counseling Center Knoxville, TN EXPERIENCE Intern (APA Accredited) Aug 13-Jul 14 Provided various therapy modalities (individual, group, couples) to students of UTK, assessed and coordinated ongoing care with multi-disciplinary professionals, provided supervision to practicum students, delivered outreach services, served as liaison on committees to enhance communication/referral services, and designed consulting project for campus athletic facility. Brevard Outpatient Alternative Treatment (B.O.A.T.) Satellite, FL Practicum Therapist Aug 12-Jun 13 Provided intensive outpatient substance abuse intervention to adolescents and adults in local community with substance abuse/dual diagnoses and anger management via weekly individual, family, and group therapy. Scott Center Community Psych Services at Florida Tech Peer Supervisor Aug-Dec 12 Provided co-supervision at outpatient community mental health center to doctoral advanced practicum students conducting individual, couple, and DBT group therapy, and assessment activities to child, adolescent, and adult populations ranging in spectrum of diagnoses. Counseling and Psych Services at University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Practicum Therapist Aug 11-Apr 12 Provided brief individual therapy to students of UCF presenting with a variety of diagnoses. Co-facilitated interpersonal process group for students with family of origin struggles, process-observed LGBTQ group therapy, conducted intake, crisis management and triage assessments. Facilitated outreach presentations and activities. Wuesthoff Health System, Behavioral Health Services Rockledge, FL Practicum Therapist Jan-May 11 Coordinated care as part of multi-disciplinary team for adults (18 and up) admitted to acute crisis stabilization unit in mid-sized community hospital;

2 many patients with wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses. Conducted timely assessments, provided individual and group therapy Devereux Florida Intensive Residential Services Viera, FL Practicum Therapist/Psychometrist Apr-Aug 11 Administered psychological and neuropsychological assessments to children/adolescents in the Intensive Residential Treatment Center (IRTC), or Dual Diagnosis Center (DDC), many with early childhood trauma or developmental/intellectual disabilities. Produced comprehensive reports with diagnoses and recommendations for intervention and appropriateness for continued residential care. Co-facilitated inpatient group therapy; coordinated treatment with fellow therapists, behavior analysts, direct care providers, psychiatrists, nurses, and other staff. Scott Center Community Psych Services at Florida Tech Practicum Therapist Jan-Dec 10 Provided services to adults and adolescents in community mental health setting via individual therapy, social security disability evaluations, learning disability evaluations, intelligence and psychological assessments, intake interviews, and case chart reviews. ADMIN/WORK Florida Institute of Technology EXPERIENCE Online Facilitator Feb 10-Jun 11 Facilitated several 8 week, mandatory introduction to online learning course for new students. Responsible for online classroom set-up, promoted discussion boards, graded, and provided feedback on assignments. East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic Psychometrist/Community Educator Jul 08-Jul 11 Conducted memory screenings prescribed by the State of Florida s research protocol consisting of several neuropsychological tests to older adults experiencing interplay of neuropsychological, medical, and psychological factors, provided community education on normal aging, engaged in multidisciplinary triage meetings to aid in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of memory problems. The Chandlery Marketing Coordinator/Sales Associate Dec 08-Jun 10 Designed and managed multiple websites and marketing events for promotion of store activity; processed inventory/maintained store displays, managed money as closing employee. The Coy A. Clark Company Executive Assistant, Accounts Payable, and Receptionist State of Florida Real Estate License

3 Performed a wide variety of administrative functions for two Senior Executives, effectively managed and coordinated company scheduling, processed invoices and payments for all developments, prepared and maintained Notice to Owners and lien releases, handled both subcontractor and The Coy A. Clark Company insurance policies. COMMITTEE University of Tennessee Counseling Center 2013-Present & BOARD Community Intervention committee EXPERIENCE Promoted the mission of community intervention committee and the center, designed strategic plan, facilitated growth of community intervention within center, campus community, and other; assisted in planning/execution of mental health street fair VolAware. Active Minds, Inc Served in multiple roles and committees within organization including: Executive Board of Directors, member o Worked closely with the Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds, Inc. and Executive Board of Directors members to advance goals of the organization, provided the sole student perspective regarding various topics associated with the mission, attended conference calls, annual Board meeting in Washington D.C., and recruited potential investors. President, Student Advisory Committee o Served as a member of the Active Minds, Inc. Board of Directors, support committees that may form within SAC, ensured the SAC was an effective, well-functioning adjunct advisory body within Active Minds, Inc., participated in Executive Board conference calls with the SAC Staff Liaison. Vice President, Student Advisory Committee o Overall coordination and success of event-planning SAC engages in at the national conference, mediated and resolved conflicts if they occurred between members, ensured all members were integrated into SAC, participated in Executive Board conference calls with SAC Liaison Secretary, Student Advisory Committee o Distributed communication to SAC listserv on behalf of national office, recorded minutes at April and November meetings and all conference calls and circulated, helped with central duties for SAC events at national conference, participated in Executive Board conference calls with the SAC Liaison. Executive Board, local chapter o Worked with members of the Executive Board to facilitate, design and orchestrate various outreach activities committed to decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness to a diverse college student population. Collaborated with student organizations - Residence

4 Life, Greek Life, Florida Tech Athletics, & Office of Student Activities. RESEARCH University of Tennessee Counseling Center 2013-Present & PROJECTS Consultation Project Exercise Addiction Assisted athletic facility in identifying exercise addiction and facilitating referral process for students of concern. Florida Institute of Technology Doctoral Research Project Title: Does Post-Treatment Assessment of Depression Affect Differential Diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment? Florida State University 2005 Research Assistantship Title: The Relationship Among Linguistic Patterns, Thwarted Belongingness, Perceived Burdensomeness, and Suicidal Behavior: A Test of Joiner s Theory of Suicide by Foluso M. Williams, M.S. COMMUNITY Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Florida SERVICE Served as a mentor to a female adolescent prior to her transition from a group home into a foster home, and afterwards; facilitated event planning for annual fundraising event Men Cooking From the Heart, advertising, and ticket sales prior to event, and coordinated event day. COMMUNITY University of Tennessee OUTREACH Knoxville, TN QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention As certified gatekeeper instructor, provided trainings to the LGBT community ambassadors on campus as well as those in Housing Department. Active Minds 8 th National Mental Health on Campus Nov 19, 2011 Conference: Empowering Advocates for Change College Park, MD Thankful Hands Presented guidelines to recreate an event inspired by Florida Tech chapter in response to multiple student deaths on campus. East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic Brevard County, FL Normal Aging - Educated community-dwelling elderly individuals on the differences between normal aging versus signs of dementia and Alzheimer s disease, and the importance of being proactive regarding their health. Provided resources regarding free memory screens conducted by doctoral students affiliated with the Memory Disorder Clinic.

5 University of Central Florida 2011 Olrando, FL How to be a Professional - Presented to undergraduate college students on how to be a professional, the importance of networking, and preparation for job interviews. CONTINUING SCP Midwinter Conference 2014: High Stakes Consulting Feb 2014 EDUCATION Coaching San Antonio, TX Breaking into Consulting Reinventing Executive Coaching Client Whispering: Teaching a Team to Manage a Difficult Client Clueless: Coaching People Who Just Don t Get It Thirty-third Annual Symposium for the Advancement of 2013 Family Therapy: This Very Moment: Mindfulness Inside Knoxville, TN & Outside the Therapy Hour CPR & First Aid Training 2011 certificate earned Safe and Positive Approaches for Preventing and 2011 Responding to Crisis 3 day training through The Devereux Foundation Staff Effectiveness Training Safety Techniques Training Personal Emergency Interventions Training Orlando, FL MH Resource Center, Brevard FACT Team 2011 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Rockledge, FL Florida Psychological Association Psychological Treatments of Adult ADHD Therapeutic Approaches & Nutrition Counseling for Emotional Overeating What Our Bodies Are Telling Us: What Therapists Should Know About Biofeedback and Neurofeedback PROFESSIONAL Association for Contextual Behavioral Science 14-Present MEMBERSHIPS Illinois Psychological Association 14-Present Society of Clinical Psychology, Division 1 14-Present ALLY for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, & Questioning 11-Present American Psychological Association 08-Present