I can recall with great clarity the moment I decided to pursue my education in Psychology. I was in my early 20s and a bit lost in terms of the “what are you going to do with your life?” questions from others and myself. As I bounced through some early undergrad classes I encountered a truly inspiring professor who helped me find my way. While I was struck by his knowledge, what inspired me most was his passion for people, his compassion for those who are suffering, and his ability to connect with others. That’s what I wanted to do. That is meaningful work to me.
A few decades have passed since then, but that intention of being with others through their dark moments and listening without judgement, continues to be one of my great passions. Bearing witness to the growth of others is a tremendous experience. Because people are unique individuals, I find using a variety of tools and approaches is most helpful. Beyond talking through issues, concerns, or feelings to clarity, I like to focus on the individual’s strengths and work on strategies to amplify these in all aspects of their life. I also work with clients on developing healthy coping skills. Coping skills are not “one size fits all”- what works for me, may not work for you. The key is identifying what does work for you and then hard wiring it. Learning to recognize when we need to engage these skills is often an important aspect of therapy.
I developed my coaching skills while working in the corporate world for many years in roles ranging from managing a department, directing a service line, running a hospital and opening a new hospital campus. While I have had a great deal of direct experience, I have been deliberate in enhancing these skills through additional training over the course of my career. Successful leaders are highly skilled in a number of areas, but perhaps the most important is their ability to understand and work with people effectively. Not everyone has these skills naturally, but they can be learned and enhanced. As a coach, we will work together to identify your most important goals, your barriers to achieving them, and together we will develop a pathway for you to become the leader you wish to be.
SHEILA SENN, PsyD, LCPC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROSECRANCE Inc. - April 2019 - August 2020
Regional Director McHenry County and Wisconsin (February 2020 to present)
Site Administrator, Rosecrance Harrison Campus, Rockford, Il (April 2019- February 2020)
COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER - June 2017- April 2019
Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Administrative Officer
CENTEGRA HEALTH SYSTEM 1995 – 2017
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 2016 – 2017
CENTEGRA HOSPITAL-WOODSTOCK, Woodstock, IL
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 2014 – 2016
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 2012 – 2014
Director of Behavior Health Services, 2009 – 2012
Clinical Manager, Central Intake Department, 2004 – 2009
Clinical Liaison Specialist, (concurrent), 2006 – 2009
Crisis Counselor, 1999 – 2004
Mental Health Counselor, 1995 – 1997
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Crystal Lake, IL 2004 – 2012
Psychotherapist
Prior to 1995 held positions of Psychiatric Technician with Forest Academy for Young Women, Wonder Lake, IL; Counselor with Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center, Crystal Lake, IL; and Counselor with Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association, Crystal Lake, IL
EDUCATION/LICENSURE
Fellow of the Advisory Board (FABC), Washington, D.C.
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL, 2004
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL, 1999
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 1992
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Illinois, #180005067 (active)