Email: doreenk1@cox.net

Professional Field: Behavioral Health

Employer: State of Connecticut and Therapeutic Alliance, LLC

Employer Web site: Department of Correction at http://www.ct.gov/doc/site/default.asp

Occupation: Psychotherapist, Chemical Addictions

Year Graduated from Charter Oak State College: 1999

Degree Received from Charter Oak State College: BS, Individualized Studies

Any degree received after attending COSC. If so, what and where: M.Ed., Counseling Psychology, Cambridge College , 2002

Professional Memberships:

ICRC/AODA - International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.

NAADAC – National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

CCB – Connecticut Certification Board

Civic Memberships: COSC Alumni Board

Areas of Special Interest (Professional): Grief Work

Career History: Private Practitioner, Therapeutic Alliance, Newington, CT for the past 2 years specializing in chemical addictions for individuals and groups. For the past decade, actively involved in the substance abuse field with clinical experience working at Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown, CT; Cedarcrest Hospital, Newington, CT; St. Francis Behavioral Healthcare (Elmcrest) Portland, CT; Blue Ridge Treatment Center, Blue Hills Treatment Center, Hartford, CT and Bradley Behavioral Health, Southington, CT. Since 2001, State of Connecticut, Dept. of Correction, Addiction Services Dept.

Testimonial: At midlife, my job was eliminated and I had a hodgepodge of credits from various colleges and universities. After much thought and consultation with others, rather than applying for the same position I had held for 24 years, I decided to take an emotional and financial risk and return to college after a 24 year hiatus. I am grateful to a dear friend who listened to my plight and told me about Charter Oak State College. Charter Oak State College not only afforded me the opportunity to obtain my degree at a substantial cost savings, but allowed me to continue my education and obtain the career of MY choice.