SANDRA VANDER LINDE, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
NC License # 763
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| EDUCATION |
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| 1996 |
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Master of Science in Marital & Family Therapy
Fuller Theological Seminary
School of Psychology (AAMFT & APA accredited)
Pasadena, California |
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| 1990 |
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| Sep. 2003 – Present |
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Solo Practitioner
Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Provide individual, family and couple psychotherapy to adults and adolescents
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| Sep. 2004 – 2007 |
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Intake Supervisor
Triumph, LLC
Durham, North Carolina
Supervise Clinical Intake Department regarding administrative and clinical functions
Provide clinical supervision for clinical intake staff
Organize weekly data for statistical reporting
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| May 1999 – Aug 2004 |
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Family Therapist & Human Services Clinical Counselor II
The Durham Center, Adult Services Unit
Durham, North Carolina
Provide assessment, treatment planning and on-going therapeutic services to couples and families referred from within the Durham Center
Manage the Intensive Treatment Program for chemical dependency.
Facilitate various substance abuse therapy groups from both a psycho-educational and psycho-dynamic perspective.
Consult and collaborate with other involved professionals. Support team objectives.
Participate in supervision, case consultation, and staff meetings.
Maintain accurate and timely records.
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| Apr. 1998 – May 1999 |
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Family Service Coordinator
Institute for Family Centered Services
Durham, North Carolina
Provided short-term, intensive, in-home treatment & education to families with children especially at risk for out-of-home placement.
Maintained a family-centered, family-systems approach to treatment.
Worked collaboratively with team members in all areas of work.
Communicated effectively with case managers, therapists, teachers, psychiatrists etc.
Wrote concise and professional treatment plans, progress reports and case notes.
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| Jun. 1997 – Dec. 1997 |
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Social Worker
Los Niños Latinos Unidos Foster Family Agency
Santa Fe Springs, California
Visited and supported foster parents and children weekly, conducting family and individual meetings for encouragement and problem solving.
Supervised foster parents regarding their compliance with state laws and agency requirements.
Wrote and submitted comprehensive 30 day and quarterly treatment plans and progress reports.
Established and maintained contact with all relevant professionals necessary for child’s development and treatment.
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| Aug. 1995 – Dec. 1997 |
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Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee & Intern
Interchurch Counseling Center
Whittier, California
Therapist (paid 9/96-12/97) at a community-based outpatient mental health center.
Provided assessment, diagnosis, and on-going treatment to individuals, couples, and families for low-income and sliding scale fees.
Participated in staff meetings, in-service training, group and individual supervision and case consultation.
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| Oct. 1988 – Aug. 1993 |
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Shift Supervisor & Youth Treatment Specialist
Wedgwood Christian Youth & Family Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Taught new parenting skills and facilitated improved communication between parents and adolescents in a family empowerment program in an adolescent residential treatment facility.
Supervised co-workers by structuring shift, providing direction and leadership, and promoting open communication and supportive team work.
Designed, implemented, and evaluated treatment goals and personalized special programs for residents.
Led spontaneous and planned group meetings among residents.
Acted as mediator in parent/child disputes.
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| PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS |
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Member since 1998
North Carolina Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Member since 1999 |