Joan VanderSchaaf, Ed.D., LCPC, LMHC, NCC
Title:
Assistant Professor, Chicago Campus
Programs/Classes Taught:
Core Counseling Courses:
Introduction to Psychological Assessment
Research Methods
Psychopharmacology for Counselors
Trauma & Crisis Interventions
Counseling Theories
Clinical Diagnosis and Assessment & Professional Ethics in Counseling
Areas of Expertise:
Clinical Counseling, Adult, Individual & Couples
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Certified Practitioner
Counselor Education, Supervision & Research
Dual Licensure in both Illinois and Florida
Biography:
Joan VanderSchaaf holds her Doctorate of Counselor Education & Supervision and has dual clinical licensure in the states of Illinois and Florida. As an Assistant Professor of Counseling at National Louis University, Chicago, she teaches a variety of core counseling classes. Dr. VanderSchaaf maintains her private practice in Wheaton, Illinois and her Florida clients via distance counseling. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, specializing in chronic mental illness, mood disorders, and relationship issues. Dr. VanderSchaaf uses a psychodynamic approach along with a biopsychosocial treatment model. A veteran yoga instructor, she completed her doctoral dissertation Integrating Yoga & Psychotherapy.
Education:
Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling – Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
Doctor of Education, Counselor Education & Supervision – Argosy University, Sarasota, FL
Research and Interests:
Current Research: The Open Adoption Trial: Perspectives of Birthmothers
Contact Information:
Joan VanderSchaaf, Ed.D., LCPC, LMHC, NCC
office: (312) 261-3678
Website: www.counselingartsandwellness.com
