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Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003 |
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Masters program dually accredited by COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation
for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) and CACREP (Council
for the Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs).
Consists of 63 hours of graduate coursework, in addition to 500
client contact hours with individuals, couples, and families.
Date of graduation: May 2002. License eligible as MFT and/or LPC.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Bachelors program consisted of 120 hours of undergraduate coursework
including
Developmental, Behavioral, Abnormal, and Experimental Psychology.
Date of graduation: May 2000
STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. Louisiana United Methodist
Children's
Home and Family Services. (June 2001-May 2002). Helped facilitate
Grief Group for residential youth (June 2001-August 2001). Helped
facilitate parenting classes at churches in the community (September
2001-November 2001). Participated in co-therapy with residential
youth and practiced therapy with non-residential clients.
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. Faith United Methodist
Church. (June 2001-May 2002). Facilitated group for divorced and
blended families (July 2001-
August 2001). Provided therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. Lea Joyner Methodist Church. (February 2002-May 2002). Provided therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Career Counseling Intern. ULM CASS Center. (February 2002-May
2002). Administered Interest, Values, and Abilities Inventories
to college students, aided them in choosing educational and career
paths.
EMPLOYMENT
Graduate Assistant. University of Louisiana at Monroe Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic. (August 2000-May 2002). Received intake calls, scheduled appointments, organized office, compiled weekly clinic reports, made deposits, and opened and closed clinic.
Administrative Assistant. John A. Messina, RM, CRP. (August 1998-June 2000). Input data into computer, scheduled appointments, drew floor plans, typed, filed, faxed, opened and closed business, and performed general office maintenance.
Administrative Assistant. Cathy M. Trichel, CPA. (August 1998-June 2000). Input data into computer, typed, filed, faxed, and performed general office maintenance.
Child Care Provider. Don and Cathy Trichel. (September 1997-July
1998).
Cared for two-year-old child, provided transportation, and prepared
meals.
Waitress. Geno's Italian Restaurant. (September 1997-May 1998).
Received orders, served food and drinks, operated cash register,
and performed general maintenance.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Student Member. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (April 2001-May 2002).
Student Member. Delta Kappa National Honor Society for Marriage
and Family Therapy. (March 2001-May 2002).
Alpha Chapter Secretary (March 2001-March 2002).
LAMFT State Conference Committee (August 2001-February 2002).
Lifetime Member. Psi Chi. National Honor Society for Psychology.
(November
1998-Present).
Career Goals
My goal is to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing
in the south. I have
particular interests in marital relations and enrichment and childhood
behaviors.
Contact Information
Husband: Andy R. Allen
418 Howard Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 651-9545
Parents: Joseph and Frances Malta
7 Quail Ridge Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3403
References
Cathy M. Trichel, CPA
1865 Avenue of America
Suite A
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-7597
Dr. David Williamson, Dean of Psychology
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Strauss Hall #314
(318) 342-1330
Dr. Harper Gaushell, Professor of MFT
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Marriage and Family Therapy Center
(318) 343-8441
