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Matthew T. Hiveley, LMHC

Professional Objectives

To continue to work as an individual/family therapist, building healthy, trust-based relationships with my clients, empathizing with the struggles they are facing, and empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. I want to continue to improve my skills as a therapist to help the individuals, couples, and families I work with achieve their goals. I would also like to expand my experiences by taking advantage of professional opportunities such as facilitating workshops, conducting trainings, or teaching at the college/university level.
Licenses/Memberships

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Iowa License #001042.
Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Member of Iowa Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT).
 

Education

Presently (Anticipated graduation date: Summer 2009)
Ph.D. candidate, Human Development and Family Studies, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Major Professor: Megan J. Murphy, Ph.D.
Dissertation title:

May 2005
MS.Ed., Counselor Education Program, Agency Track.
Western Illinois University, Moline, IL.
Thesis Advisor: Richard C. Henriksen, Jr., Ph.D.
Thesis title: Counselor Education Students' Perceptions of Juvenile Delinquency: How it is defined, its Causes, and Effective Interventions.

May 2000
B.S., Psychology.
Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

May 1999
B.S., Sociology.
Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Professional Experience

Family Therapist - Central Iowa Psychological Services, Ames, IA. (May 2008 - Present)
Provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Family Based Counselor III - Youth & Shelter Services, Ames, IA. (June 2005 - Present)
Provide individual, family, couple, marital, and group counseling.
Currently fulfilling internship requirements needed for the MFT doctoral program.
Complete LPHA assessments for remedial services.
Facilitate family mediations for children and adolescents placed in shelter care.
Conducted psychosocial evaluations for children and adolescents.

Individual/Family Therapist - MFT Clinic, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. (August 2006 - May 2008)
Provided individual, family, couple, and marital therapy in the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic to fulfill the practicum requirements needed for the MFT doctoral program.

Family Based Counselor - Youth & Shelter Services, Ames, IA. (January 2005 - May 2005)
Provided individual, family, couple, marital, and group counseling for the spring semester to complete the internship requirements needed for the Counselor Education master's degree program through WIU.

Family Counselor - Bridgeway, Inc., Galesburg, IL. (August 2004 - December 2004)
Provided individual, family, couple, marital, and group counseling for the fall semester to complete the practicum requirements needed for the Counselor Education master's degree program through WIU.

Counselor/Case Manager - Bridgeway, Inc., Galesburg, IL. (January 2001- August 2004)
Screened and assessed youth who were considered to be at imminent risk of causing harm to themselves and/or others and were in need of psychiatric hospitalization.
Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments along with treatment planning, inpatient hospital monitoring and discharge planning, individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, suicide assessment, case management, and linkage to needed resources.

Substitute Teacher - Macomb, IL. (August 2000 - January 2001)
Substitute taught in the Macomb school district (K-12th grade).
Substitute taught on several occasions at a junior/senior high alternative school where adolescents with severe behavioral difficulties were placed.

Youth Counselor - YMCA, Macomb, IL. (June 2000 - January 2001)
Youth counselor and temporary assistant director for the summer day camp. Supervised and participated with approximately 80 children (K-6th grade) who attended the summer day camp.
Supervised and participated with 40-50 elementary school children (K-6th grade) in the after-school day-care program.

Counselor - Woodward Academy, Woodward, IA. (December 1998 - June 1999)
Counselor for male juvenile offenders at a residential treatment facility.
Provided crisis intervention along with individual and group counseling.

Classes Taught

Teach on multiple occasions a class for adolescents entitled "Healthy Choices." This class is offered through YSS and referrals typically come from the local juvenile probation office.
Taught a 6-week class entitled "Single Parenting That Works" by Dr. Kevin Leman. This class was provided through a local church.
Co-facilitated and taught a class entitled "Families Surviving Divorce." This class was taught while working at Bridgeway and was required for those parents who were seeking a divorce.
 

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Ames, IA 50010
515-233-1122
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