1. JACQUELYN E. PFEIFER
jackipfeifer@gmail.com | Chicago, IL | 515.450.3500
jacquelynthetherapist.com
EDUCATION
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Adler University, Chicago, IL
Masters of Couple and Family Therapy
September 2014 -
Degree Conferred August 2016
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
August 2007 -
May 2011
January 2010 -
July 2010
Selected for International Exchange Program
University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, UK
Modules in Abnormal Psychology and Philosophy
April 2015 -
Present
RELATED EXPERIENCE
September 2015 -
Present
360 Youth Services, Naperville, IL
Clinical Intern Therapist
• Provide weekly individual, couple, and family therapy to clients (age 5 - 65) on a
variety of presenting concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, anger,
family conflict, parenting, grief & loss, abuse, and self-esteem issues.
• Provide play therapy to clients aged 12 years and younger.
• Maintain a case load of approximately 10 -12 weekly clients.
• Co-facilitate social-emotional groups for middle school students.
• Develop and write treatment plans, case notes, and diagnostic summaries.
Adler University, Chicago, IL
Graduate Assistant
February 2016 -
Present
Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL
Positive Parenting Support Group Co-Facilitator
• Provide a supportive and collaborative parenting support group to pregnant
and parenting mothers struggling with chemical dependency.
• Assist Professor of Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) Department, Dr. Amy
Zavada PhD., LMFT.
• Locate and synthesize articles and interventions to incorporate into Masters level
CFT coursework.
• Review, edit, and organize multiple years worth of course readings, in-class
content, and syllabi.
September 2015 -
Present
360 Youth Services, Naperville, IL
Crisis Intervention Team Member
• Employ crisis intervention services for local police departments aiding
runaway or locked out youth.
• Apply stabilization services.
• Provide follow up counseling and case management services related to
juvenile justice and welfare system.
• Maintain a rotating overnight on call status.

2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
January 2014 -
September 2015
Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health, Chicago, IL
Adult Training Cadre Member
• Facilitated a reproductive justice based curriculum to adults on a variety of topics;
including youth development, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, adolescent health, identity,
and reproductive justice rights issues.
• Provided on-going training and support to adults who are youth allies in school,
health care, and/or community settings.
• Organized youth/community events.
• Engaged educators through social media and open forum discussion.
September 2012 -
August 2013
Heartland Health Centers, Chicago, IL
School Based Health Promotion Specialist | Ameri*Corps Member
• Organized health awareness campaigns for two Chicago Public High Schools.
• Provided one-on-one health counseling.
• Created school’s first LGBTQ+ student advocacy/social support group.
• Facilitated multiple support groups for pregnant and parenting students.
August 2011 -
August 2012
University of Texas, Austin, TX
Assistant Director | Ameri*Corps VISTA
• Created and impletmented college prep programing for underrepresented and first-
generation high school students.
UT - Outreach Program
Adler Association of Couple and Family Therapy Leadership Board
Co-President
Poster Presentations:
Affirming Gender Diversity in a MFT Practice
2016 IAMFT Annual Conference
Attachment styles in Germany, Japan and the United States : A Literature Review and Treatment
Implications for CFT
2014 Multifaceted Themes of Diversity Conference
February 2015 -
February 2016
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
September 2014 -
Present
Illinois Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT)
September 2014 -
Present
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
(AASECT)
March 2014 -
Present
Certified Prepare + Enrich Facilitator
January 2011 -
June 2011
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Human Sexuality Teaching Assistant
• Assisted Professor in facilitating course lectures.
• Facilitated and evaluated course examinations to 500+ undergraduate students.
January 2009 -
February 2011
Theilen Student Health Center, Ames, IA
Students 2 Students Peer Educator
• Provided presentations on a variety of health issues across University's campus.
• Organized campus-wide programming through the Health Prevention Services.
• Establihsed community wide volunteer opportunties for youth; recruited, supervised
and managed vulunteers; retained realtionship with community contacts.