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Shane Whiting, B.S. Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003

PROFESSIONAL VITA

(318) 343-8507 1800 Filhiol Ave., Monroe, LA 71203. www.ulm.edu/mft/shanewhiting.html

CURRENT CAREER OBJECTIVE

To provide systems-based counseling to individuals and families while obtaining licensure as both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
The University of Louisiana at Monroe. The program is dually accredited by COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy) and CACREP (Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) and consists of curriculum requirements including 63 graduate class hours and 500 clinical hours. LPC and LMFT eligible. Monroe, Louisiana. Expected graduation date: May 2002.

Bachelor of Science in Family Science
Brigham Young University. Provo, Utah. December 1999

Associates degree in Natural Sciences
Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho. December 1997

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. The University of Louisiana at Monroe Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic. Provide outpatient counseling in a university clinic to individuals and families dealing with various personal and interpersonal difficulties. Provide counseling to court-mandated domestic violence offenders and teen-court mandated juveniles. Monroe, Louisiana. May 2001-Present.

Counselor Intern. YWCA of Northeast Louisiana. Provide outpatient counseling to individuals and families dealing with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, marital issues, parent-child issues, grief, anger, work and school related problems, etc. Monroe, Louisiana. May 2001-Present.

Graduate Assistant. The University of Louisiana at Monroe Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic. Responsible for phone intakes, receiving money, and maintaining accurate records for services provided. Followed strict confidentiality procedures. Monroe, Louisiana. August 2000-Present

Academic Tutor. The Learning Tech. Tutor for elementary, junior high, and high school students. Monroe, LA. August 2000-Present.

Teaching Assistant. Brigham Young University. Assisted Dr. Bernand Podeska in Teaching Theories of Development. Provo, Utah. August 1999- Jan 2000

Missionary. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Led discussions with individuals, couples and families. Supervised and trained missionaries on effective communication skills, proper presentation and conflict resolution. May 1993-May 1995.

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Student Member.

REFERENCES

Dr. Wendel Ray
Director of Mental Research Institute (Palo Alto, CA)
Professor/Clinical Supervisor, Marriage and Family Therapy
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
3404 Bon Aire Dr.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 362-3005

Donna George
Clinical Supervisor
102 Thomas Rd. Suite 502
West Monroe, LA. 71291
(318)325-1505

Dr. Lamar Woodham
Program Director, Marriage and Family Therapy
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
3404 Bon Aire Dr.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 362-3005

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