University of Illinois Springfield Springfield - Psychology
Experienced Influencer - Mental Health Clinician, Program Administrator, and Educator
Higher Education
Dr. Karla
Ivankovich
Greater Chicago Area
Experienced Mental Health Clinician, Program Administrator and Educator with extensive background in advocacy and outreach. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor seeking to assist clients/patient in improving mental health, quality of life, relationships, and family dynamics.
Specialties: Mental Health Clinician, Health Psychology, Program Administration, Public Speaking, Institutional Training, Disparity Research, Curriculum Development, and Advocacy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Scope of Practice
Individuals and couples counseling.
Counseling Specialties.
▪Millennials - Commitment, Self Esteem, Stress/Burn out, Life Transitions
▪Adults
General Mental Health Counseling,
Self Esteem
Body Image
▪Couples – Communication, Intimacy, Conflict Resolution
Physician Burnout and Physician PTSD
Dr. Ivankovich has published research and presented findings at national conferences and is often called upon to provide expert opinion to national media sources and organizations such as, The Atlantic, Aljazeera Television, Britt&Co, Magazine, Dr. Oz – the Good Life, Elle Magazine, Fitbit, Glamour, Huffington Post, Men’s Health Magazine, New Parent, Psychology Today, The Science of Relationships, Self Magazine, Teen Vogue, Women’s Day, and Yahoo.
Hours
Flexible day or evening hours available by appointment only.
Please call to schedule.
Education
MA – Human Development Counseling
Doctorate in Psychology,
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC)
Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC)
Adjunt Instructor
Responsible for undergraduate instruction within the field of Psychology.
•Develop and deliver course content at the undergraduate level.
•Provide an environment conducive to learning, including the use of Online, Blended and Face to Face lecture techniques in SMART or BlackBoard classrooms.
•Design instructional strategies for delivery in a classroom environment meeting the needs of a variety of student populations including: Traditional, Non-Traditional, International, At-Risk First Generation and those with disabilities.
•Incorporate curriculum delivery with innovative technology to maximize individual student learning styles and understanding of course content. Modalities include: visual, auditory, kinesthetic and experiential methods.
•Verify enrollment and maintain necessary institutional procedures. Undergraduate Courses Taught:
oAdolescent Psychology, Child Development Psychology and Exceptional Child
Director
Experienced Administrator and Educator with extensive background in Higher Education, ADA, 504 and Civil Rights Legislation. Focused on successful program development, implementation and administration. Licensed Clinical and Distance Credentialed Counselor specializing in child/adolescent and exceptional populations as well as educational and work place disability related accommodations. Interested in workplace mobbing/bullying and perhaps advising corporations on mental health issues and ways to avoid workplace discrimination and retaliation claims.
Specialties:
Program Administration, Public Speaking, Institutional Training, Assistive Technology Evaluation, Disability and Civil Rights Legislation: including ADA, 504, IDEA and NCLB. Licensed Clinical and Distance Credentialed Counselor specializing in child/adolescent and exceptional populations as well as educational and work place disability related accommodations.
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CEO and Clinical Counselor - One Patient Global Health Initiative
Co-Founder and CEO: OnePatient Global Health Initiative (2009 – present)
•Co-founded and created a not-for-profit entity designed to provide access to and education for healthcare .
•Provides leadership for OnePatient Global Health Initiative through advocacy in health, education, and prevention in the underserved areas of Chicago. Responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management, and program operations.
Adjunct Professor
Responsible for graduate instruction within the field of Counseling Psychology.
•Develop and deliver course content at the graduate level.
•Graduate Courses Taught:
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Family Dynamics
Practicum Supervision
Internship Supervision
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Psychology
Master of Arts (MA)
INO DIsability Studies
MA
Human Development Counseling
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