Michael G. Gilles
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- School: Western Connecticut State University
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- Department: Psychology
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181 White St
Danbury, CT - 06810 - Dates at Western Connecticut State University: November 2007 - September 2009
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Biography
Michael G. Gilles is a/an State University Associate Professor in the Board Of Regents department at Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University - Psychology
Professor Emeritus - Western Connecticut State University - Retired 2016
Higher Education
Mike
Gilles
Greater New York City Area
I coordinated the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Education at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. I’ve worked as an Elementary and Middle School Counselor, Family, Couples and Individual Counselor and Clinical Supervisor. I am a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in a Connecticut. I’ve served as President of the Connecticut Counseling Association and the Connecticut Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
I received the NARACES “2011 Counselor Educator of the Year Award”, CCA’S 2012 “Immediate Past President Award”, and CACES “2004 Division Leadership Award”. I continue to teach at WCSU where I coordinate our Counselor Training Clinic, which provides no-cost family counseling and parent education for families in the Greater Danbury Area, along with enhanced-in vivo family counseling training for Clinical Mental Health Counseling students.
Experience
Western Connecticut State University
Emeritus Professor
Coordinated the Clinical Mental Health Counseling tract of WCSU Graduate Counselor Education Program. Maintained a full time teaching load and supervised practicum and internship students in program. CACREP Unit Coordinator 1998 – 2013. Retired July 2016.
Children's Home Society of South Dakota
Family Therapist
Michael worked at Children's Home Society of South Dakota as a Family Therapist
Mille Lacs Academy
Clinical Supervisor
Developed and supervised a residential treatment unit for children and teens with sexual behavior problems. Responsible for unit programs, treatment planning, supervision of counselors, family and sexuality therapists, management of the clinical team, coordination of services with referral agencies, implementation of corporate human resources policies, quality assurance, budget management.
Douglas Schools
School Counselor
Developed and implemented a comprehensive K-6 School Counseling program which included: Classroom guidance, individual and group counseling, consultation, parent education and family counseling.
Vermillion Middle School
School Counselor
Implemented a comprehensive middle school counseling program that included: Individual counseling, group counseling, classroom guidance programming, family counseling and parent education groups, supervision of counseling interns, consultation with staff and community agencies. Served as/on Chairman of Vermillion Child Protection Team, Foster Care Planning and Review Team, Vermillion Schools Crisis Management Team, and South Dakota Middle Level Association.
Education
South Dakota State University
Bachelor's Degree
Biology, General
South Dakota State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Counseling, Guidance & Personnel Services
School Counseling K-12The University of South Dakota
Doctor of Education
Counseling Psychology in Education
