About the Author

Natalie Lane Eden, MBA, MA, LPC

Natalie Lane Eden, MBA, MA, LPC

Natalie Lane Eden, MBA, MA, LPC.

A busy wife and mother. A convert to the Roman Catholic Church. A Licensed Professional Counselor.  A fellow pilgrim in the journey of life.

Education

Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a 4.0 GPA.  Other degrees include a Master’s degree in Business Administration from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA as well as a Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications summa cum laude from Campbell University in Dunn, NC. In the business setting, I also have supervisory development training certification from the University of Virginia.
 
Experience
 
My prior work as a counselor at St. Mary’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic of Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, Illinois involved providing individual and group therapy to persons of all ages diagnosed with a wide variety of emotional challenges. At St. Mary’s I performed case and crisis management and co-led an adolescent group with a focus on  developing self-esteem and social skills in teens. My studies have also included extensive coursework in addictions and motivational interviewing.  Recently, I received continuing education training in treating anxiety and post traumatic stress disorders.
 
Extracurricular 
 
I have been a church and community volunteer of various capacities for over 30 years, leading and  assisting persons to include groups and organizations such as hospice, nursing homes, camps, kid’s itineraries, Bible studies, military personnel, charities, and adoration programs.  I have organized and led talks on various psychological and spiritual topics and pilgrimages to Rome and Mexico City.
 
Professional Associations
 
Licensed in the state of Illinois, I am also a member of the American Counselor’s Association; Illinois Mental Health Counselor’s Association; and the Illinois Counseling Association.
 
Clinical Supervision
 
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois, I receive qualified clinical supervision from Robert Manrique, LCSW.
 
Personal and Hobbies
 
I have been married for 27 years and have two teenage children. I am a convert to the Roman Catholic Church and an active member of my local parish.  My hobbies include travel, writing, genealogy, and art.
 
My office website:  www.faith-basedcounseling.com

Comments? Questions? Suggestions?  I can be contacted at Nativityrae@hotmail.com

3 Responses to About the Author

  1. Marti Dejon says:

    Hello fellow called and gifted gal,
    So proud of all that you are doing. I say a prayer for you and all our group every day.
    Marti

  2. Natalie Eden says:

    Hi Marti! Glad to hear from you! Now you know what I have been up to! Thanks for your prayers. I will continue to pray for you too!

  3. Pamela Batson says:

    Natalie,
    This is very nice that you are sharing some of your life and faith. I wish I had the time and motivation to start a blog. Keep up the good work! Pam

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