Cheri Desmond-May, MSW, MaEd, LP
2301 Como Avenue, Suite 203, St. Paul, MN 55108
651-698-0508
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA)
Minnesota Women Psychologists (MWP)
CERTIFICATION
Certified as an Imago Couple's Therapist
Certified as an EMDR Level II Clinician
Certified as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Instructor
EXPERIENCE
| PSYCHOLOGIST IN PRIVATE PRACTICE, St. Paul, MN |
| Psychologist |
1987-Present |
Provide assessment, crisis intervention, and clinical treatment for
older adolescents, adults, and couples. Specialize in anxiety and
depression; marital/couple issues, divorce, adoption, and blended
families; work and stress management; addictive behaviors, alcohol,
sexual and physical abuse; and the impact of dysfunctional family of
origin on sense of self. Skilled in brief, issue-oriented,
cognitive-behavioral interventions as well as more dynamic,
introspective psychotherapy. Provide consultations and presentations
on a variety of mental health issues including stress reduction,
mindfulness, anger, parenting, adoption and intimacy skills
| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDER, St. Paul, MN |
| Employee Assistance Counselor |
2000--Present |
Provide EAP assessment, referral and short-term interventions for a
diverse population ranging from blue collar factory workers to high
level managers. Independent contracts with: Sandcreek Group, Ltd.;
Compsych Corporation; Dorris & Associates; APS; GHE and Support Source
EAP.
| MIDWAY HOSPITAL CENTER FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE, St. Paul, MN |
| Clinical Supervisor |
1985-1987 |
Provided clinical supervision for seven staff psychotherapists;
coordinated program development and administration for clinical
outpatient group treatment program for women, men, and children.
| HUMAN SERVICES, INC., WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH, Oakdale, MN |
| Psychology Intern |
1984-1985 |
(U of MN Counseling Psychology, CSPP PhD Program)
Provided clinical diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and crisis
intervention to adolescents, couples, families, and groups.
Specialized training in sexual abuse; domestic violence, alcoholism,
family systems, family therapy, and day treatment.
| COUNSELING CENTER, COLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE, St. Paul, MN |
| Professional Staff Counselor / Re-entry Adult Program Coordinator |
1981-1984 |
Provided individual and group counseling and psycho-educational
workshops; led resident assistant peer training and staff development;
chaired human sexuality committee. Developed and implemented adult
re-entry program on campus, creating a viable adult student network,
along with effective marketing and retention strategies.
| COUNSELING CENTER, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Carbondale, IL |
| Professional Staff Counselor |
1975-1981 |
Provided psychotherapy for individuals and groups; supervised
practicum and interns doing individual and group work; designed,
administered, and facilitated outreach program of developmental groups
and workshops; provided crisis intervention and consultation.
| WOMEN'S COUNSELING CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, St. Louis, MO
|
| Counselor / Assertive Training Instructor |
1974-1975 |
Conducted individual and group therapy for broad spectrum of community
women. Designed and led assertiveness training groups for student and
professional populations.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN |
1983-1985 |
Advanced Ph.D. coursework, CFSPP, Counseling, and Student Personnel Psychology
| STATE OF MINNESOTA |
1982-Present |
Licensed Psychologist, # LP0130
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO |
1975 |
MSW, MaEd, Social Work and Counseling Psychology
M.S.W., George Warren Brown School of Social Work
Concentration: Clinical training for individual, couples, and group work.
M.A.Ed., Graduate School of Education
Concentration: Counseling and clinical assessment.
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI |
1969 |
B.A., American Studies
