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 Lori M. Allen, B.A.

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

 



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