Resume for Cindy Matthes-Loy PhD, LCSW
Purpose
To promote wellness and address human suffering through psychotherapeutic methods, education, intervention techniques and coaching. To treat individuals, couples and families with respect and understanding with regard to their values, culture and history. To promote healing by treating the whole person with an appreciation of the many systems therein (physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, etc.).
Degrees
PhD – Psychology, North Central University, Prescott Valley, AZ 2011
MSW – Social Work, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 1994
BS – Exercise Physiology, Magna Cum Laude, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 1980
Licenses and Certifications
Brain Spotting Training, Psychotherapy Networker Training, 2016
Clinical Social Work License – State of Florida #4431, 1997-present
Hypnotherapy and Rapid Trauma Resolution Certification (60 hrs) – State of Florida, 2004
Coaching Certification – Institute of Life Coach Training, 2003
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Training – EMDR Institute, 2003
Critical Incident Stress Management Certification – Crisis Care Network, 2003
Clinical Supervision Certification – State of Florida, 1996
Work Experience
Psychotherapist, Private Practice, Ft. Myers, FL, 1996 – present
Critical Incident Specialist, Crisis Care Network, Grandeville, MI, 2003 – present
Psychotherapist, The Willough- Partial Hospitalization Program, Naples, FL, 2005 – 2006
National Director of Staff Support Services, Young Life, Colorado Springs, CO, FL, 2003 – 2009
Regional Director, Young Life, State of Florida, 1995 – 2004
Psychotherapy Intern, Genesis III Counseling Center, Ft. Myers, FL, 1992-1995
Area Director, Young Life of Lee County, FL, 1984 – 1995
Trainee, Young Life of Chester County, PA, 1981 – 1985
Volunteer Experience
Young Life of Lee County, FL, Organization for Adolescents, preventative and faith-based, 2003 – present
Pryme, National Organization for Compassion Fatigue of Youth Workers 1996 – present
Keep Lee County Beautiful- 1984 – 2005
Professional Activities and Memberships
National Association of Social Workers, 1991 – present
Publications
Guest Contributor to Gannett News-Press, Living Well Section, Southwest Florida Editions
Relationships Magazine: “What is Coaching?”, Young Life Publication, 2003
Relationships Magazine: “Getting Along with your Boss: Communication and Conflict Resolution ”, Young Life Publication, 2004
Articles on wellness, running and other forms of movement, and becoming whole. April 2013- present
Narrative therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: Narrative change and symptom reduction. Doctoral Dissertation, Proquest, Copyright 2011.
Partial list of Presentations
Narrative therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder:Narrative change and symptom reduction- Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, 2011
Anxiety and Depression and COPD- Lee Memorial Health Systems, COPD Support Group. 2009, 2010
Addressing Compassion Fatigue in Youth Workers using Coaching Skills- PRYME Lake Tahoe, CA, 2006
Mid-career Tune-ups- Young Life National Staff, Australia and New Zealand, 2006-2010
Mid-Career Tune-ups offered in Sydney, Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, NZ
Coaching in Supervision and Mentoring, Fuller Theological Seminary Extension Supervisors, Pasadena, CA, 2005
Life Balance and Stress Management, Ave Maria University Development Department, Immokalee, FL, 2005
Coaching as a Supervision Style, North Central Florida Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management & the Florida Employer Advisory Council, Gainesville, FL, 2005
Coaching and Mentoring, Pryme, Chicago, IL, 2005
Understanding Generational Differences, Cabinet Members, Young Life, Colorado Springs, CO, 2005
What to do after the Storm: Crisis Management for Youth Ministers, Topical Getaway, International Tele-class, 2005
Kids who Hurt Themselves: Self Injurious Behaviors in Adolescents, Topical Getaway, International Tele-class, 2005
Eating Disorders in Adolescents, Topical Getaway, International Tele-class, 2004
Leading your Elders: Working Effectively with Volunteers Older than You, Topical Getaway, International Tele-class, 2005
Life Balance and Stress Management, Riverwalk Physical Therapy Center: Lee Memorial Health Care Systems, Ft. Myers, FL, 2004
Hurricane Recovery and Compassion Fatigue for Physical Therapists – Lee Health, Physical Therapists, 2017
Grieving the Loss of a Child – GUMC, 2016
Compassion Fatigue in Caregivers, – ECHO 2015
More presentations available upon request…