Susan M. Olesch, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
IL #071-005095
Horizons Behavioral Health
500 Coventry Lane, Suite 205
Crystal Lake, IL 66014
815-755-7100 FX 815-455-3951
Educational Background
Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, October 1994 - GPA 3.89
Dissertation: "Enhancing the Self Esteem of Mildly Retarded Adult Females Through Dance Treatment"
Alfred Adler Institute, Chicago, Illinois
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, October 1991 - GPA 3.89
Thesis: "A Systems Intervention Strategy for the Prevention of Familial Child Abuse"
Loyola University School of Social Work, August 1989-June 1990. M.S.W. student - GPA 3.99
DePaul University, Chicago, IL September 1988, B.A. in Psychology - GPA 3.50
Professional Experience
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Horizons Behavioral Health, 500 Coventry Lane, Suite 205, Crystal Lake, IL 66014
815-766-7100 FX 815-455-3051. July 2010 - present
Comprehensive Counseling Services, Ltd.
Algonquin, IL 60102
Sole psychotherapist, Private Practice 1995 – June 2010
POST-DOCTORAL RESIDENCY: August 1994 - August 1995
HCA Woodland Psychiatric Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Duties: Psychological and Neuropsychological testing
In-patient and out-patient psychotherapy
Individuals, Adolescents, Family and Group Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Supervisors: Joe O'Donnell, Ph.D., William Schaefer, Ph.D., Steven Wodka, Psy.D.
DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP: August 1993 - August 1994
Clearbrook Center, 2800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Duties: Psychological and Neuropsychological testing with Developmentally
Disabled Adults - Individual, Family and Group Therapy
Presentations of psychological inservices to staff
Analyses of adaptive and cognitive functioning
Psychiatric and diagnostic evaluations
Supervisors: Elizabeth Thompson, Psy.D., Rosa La Pietra, Psy.D., Craig Shifrin, Psy.D.
PRACTICUM: June 1992 - March 1993
Clearbrook Center, 2800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Duties: Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
Individual and Family Counseling
Supervisor: Elizabeth H. Thompson, Psy.D.
PRACTICUM: September 1991 - December 1991
Northwest Community Hospital Psychological Services
800 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Duties: Co-therapy in Adult and Adolescent Groups
Individual Counseling
Training in Crisis Intervention and Intake Evaluation
Supervisor: Doctor Robert Henry, Ph.D.
PRACTICUM: March 1991- September 1991
Dreikurs Psychological Services Center
618 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60605
Duties: Marital and Individual Therapy
Supervisors: Howard Pollack, M.S.W., Marilyn Marks-Frey, Psy.D, Adaline Starr, M.A.
TOTAL PRACTICUM HOURS: 1350
UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR PROJECT
An Acculturation program for Foreign, Corporate Employees and Their Families
Learning Strategies:
Research on Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and German cultures. Research and development of sources to aid and facilitate transition into the American Culture
Supervisor: Pat Ryan, M.A., DePaul University
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP: DePaul University
Teen Pregnancy in DuPage County: A Study of Needs and Services
Duties: Coordinating, gathering, and assessment of existing intervention strategies
Supervisors: Anne Borg, M.A., Y.W.C.A., Lombard, Illinois
Pat Ryan, M.A., DePaul University
Specialties:
Marital and Relationship Counseling
Intimacy Issues
Rebuilding after an Affair
Family Therapy
Adult, Child (10 and older), Adolescent Psychotherapy
Depression
Anxiety
Phobias
Adult Survivors of Abusive and Alcoholic Family Systems
Work Experience
Private Practice focusing on individual, adolescent, marital, family, and group therapy 1991-present
Algonquin, IL 60102
Adjunct Psychology Professor, Graduate Level 1998-present
Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL
Chair: Dr. James Choca jchoca@roosevelt.edu
Assistant Chair: Dr. Steven Meyers smeyers@roosevelt.edu
Classes taught: Basic Clinical Skills; Abnormal Psychology; Group Psychotherapy; Couples and Family,
Stress Management, Insight Psychotherapies, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Human Sexuality.
In-patient and out-patient psychotherapy: Associates in Psychiatry; Drs. J. & M. Naidu 1995
Woodland Hospital; 1650 Moonlake Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Co-therapist in Private Practice with Dr. E. Benezra,
Oak Brook, Illinois 1975-1976
Duties: Facilitated group interaction by using a cognitive behavioral approach in group, marital, and family therapies.
Supervisor and Co-therapist: Dr. E. Benezra, Psychiatrist
Adolescent Counselor: Riveredge Hospital, Forest Park, IL 1970-1972
Duties: Responsible for crisis intervention, group therapy, individual counseling, case history presentations, and clinical staffings.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Benezra, Chief of Staff
Certified Psychiatric Aide: Madden Zone Center, Forest Park, IL 1969-1970
Duties: Provided nursing care, individual and group therapy, intake evaluations and support for psychotic adolescents and adults. Responsible for charting, reporting, and presenting case histories.
Membership in Professional Associations
American Psychological Association
Illinois Psychological Association
Psi Chi National Honor Society
American College of Forensic Examiners
Hospital Affiliations
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
1650 Moon Lake Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60194
Professional Activities
Psychology Career Speaker, “Learning for Life” Fremd High School, May 2008.
Keynote Speaker on Depression and Post Traumatic Stress at Holy Family Church in Palatine 2007
Keynote Speaker at St. Mary’s School in Mundelein. “Taking Your Child’s Emotional Temperature – fostering emotional understanding and bonding within the family unit” (August 2000)
Presented a seminar with Dr. Chandragupta Vedak at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health re: the utilization of SSRIs and Couple’s Therapy (1999) Collaborating on a book on this topic.
Presented modalities of family and group therapy to Fremd High School Psychology Students
Presented an inservice to approximately 100 employees of Clearbrook Center regarding Stress Management and Grief Recovery October 1993.
Member: Fremd High School Crisis Intervention Team
Presented intervention strategies regarding abused children to elementary and high school teachers in Palatine, Illinois 1989
Prepared an Acculturation Book for foreign corporate employees and their families 1988
Coordinated the establishment of a suicide hotline in Benton County, Arkansas 1984
Facilitated group therapy in an adolescent boys' group home in Benton County, Arkansas 1981-1982
Taught parenting classes on an outreach basis for the Y.W.C.A. in Lombard, Illinois 1978
Facilitated a support group for widows through the Y.W.C.A. in Lombard, Illinois 1978
Co-led a support group for divorced women through the Y.W.C.A. in Lombard, Illinois 1978
Additional Training
“Bipolar: An Updated Slant on the Disorder” Dr. Jay Carter, April 2010
“Bridging the Couple Chasm” John Gottman, PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD. Oct. 2009
“Personality Disorders in social Work and Health Care” June 2009
“Is it ADHD or Pediatric Bipolar? Differential Diagnosis and Effective Treatment, July 2004
“The Aging Brain”, Dr. Forcetti, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
“Avoiding Burnout in the Treatment of Eating Disorder Patients”, John Levitt, Ph.D. 2-27-03
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
* "Eye Movement Integration"
American Hypnosis Training Academy, Inc., June 13, 1997, 12 contact hours
* "The Borderline Personality Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment, A Developmental Object Relations Approach", James F. Masterson, M.D., November 1995
* "Neurobehavioral Characteristics of Diffuse Damage in Brain Disease" (Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, HIV+), Muriel Lezak, Ph.D. National Association of Neuropsychology, November 1994
* "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from a Neuropsychologist's Perspective: What Every Neuropsychologist Needs to Know", S. Goldstein, Ph.D. National Association of Neuropsychology, Nov. 1994
* "The Neuropsychology of Mental Disorders", Leonard F. Koziol, Psy.D.
National Association of Neuropsychology, November 1994
* "New Advances in the Process Approach to the Neuropsychological Assessment of School Age Children", Edith Kaplan, Ph.D., National Association of Neuropsychology, November 1994
* "Behavioral Effects of Closed Head Injuries in Children", Eileen Fennel, Ph.D.
* "Multiple Treatment Failures", Valdeane W. Brown, Ph.D. American Healthcare Institute. March 30, 1994
* "Mood Disorders" Lutheran General Hospital presented by the University of Wisconsin. October 1993
* "Cognitive Therapy" Three day seminar presented by A. Freeman March 1993
* Psychodrama" Three day seminar conducted by Adaline Starr and H. Starr-Weisz June 1993
* "An Adlerian Approach to Psychotherapy" Three day seminar with Seymour Schneider, Psy.D. November 1992
* "Holistic Psychotherapy" Three day seminar with Elizabeth Thompson, Psy.D. Spring 1992.
* "Professional Development, Liability, and Risk Management" Three day seminar Elizabeth Thompson, Psy.D. Winter 1992
* "Assessment Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator" One day seminar with Arthur Nelson, M.A. Sept. 1991
* "Personality Disorders" One day seminar with Jan Truitt, Ph.D. September 1991
* "An Approach to a Wellness Paradigm (Psychoneuroimmunology) That Introduces a Higher Standard 'Well Being' Rather Than the Absence of Disease" One day seminar with Burton Siegel, Ph.D.
and Michael A. Partipilo, Ph.D. September 1991
* "The Psychology of Women" Three day seminar with Jane Griffith, M.A. Summer 1991