About the Author

 

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 Faith Ann Rys, MSW, 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