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Education and Certifications
2008Licensed Marriage & Family TherapistLicense number MT 2351
2007Certified Relationship Counselor - American Psychotherapy Association
2006Certified Hypnotherapist
06/19/98

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (AC#5175646).

License number MH 4862
01/20/98
Educational Equivalency Recommendation
ACEI Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Psychology.
05/06/94
Authorized By The Psychology Board of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Denmark. (#35141-540)
09/02/93

License issued by The Danish Psychological Association.

(#3885)
01/01/91 - 06/30/92
Advanced Training. Adult Psychiatric Unit E, Bispebjerg, Copenhagen University Hospital  
08/01/89 - 02/28/90
Internship. Adult Psychiatric Unit E, Bispebjerg,
Copenhagen University Hospital
 
09/01/78 - 02/20/87
Candidate Psychologist
The University Of Copenhagen, Denmark
Final thesis in Jung's Dream Psychology
Employment
02/01/05 - presentIndependent Practitioner (LMHC), A. Lewis & Associates, P.A.,
Fort Lauderdale. www.alewisandassociates.com.
(954) 806-2974
4/01/04 - 02/01/05Private Practice in Fort Lauderdale. Creator of Center For Empowerment and The Women's Empowerment Group Program. Worked with Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy. 
05/28/99- 04/01/04 Writing a novel (psychological adventure) for adolescents and young adult about the transition from child to adult.  
11/01/98 - 05/28/99Mental Health Clinician, Family Service Agency, Fort Lauderdale. General Clinical Practice, Domestic Violence, Group programs for children and women. Left the agency to spend more time with my children and write my manuscript titled "The Magic Inside".  
10/01/96 - 11/01/98 Moved from Denmark to New Jersey and from New Jersey to South Florida. Took care of my young children, and obtained a Florida State License. 
08/01/95 - 10/01/96 Clinical Psychologist, Askovgaardens Counseling Center, Copenhagen, Denmark. General Clinical Practice, Eating Disorders, Group program for Bulimia Nervosa, Consulting Functions for Psychiatric Institutions. 
08/01/93 - 08/01/95 My two children are born. Extended maternity leave.(typical in Denmark)
07/01/92 - 08/01/93Clinical Psychologist,Center For Prevention of Suicide, Copenhagen, Denmark. 24-hour Acute Short Term Treatment. Participated in Research Programs.  
01/01/91- 07/01/92 Advanced Training as Clinical Psychologist, Bispebjerg Copenhagen University Hospital under the supervision of Senior Clinical Psychologist. Closed Male Psychiatric Unit, Psychiatric Unit for Gerontology, Day Hospital and Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Unit.  
03/01/90 - 12/01/90 Psychologist at Counseling Center Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark. General Clinical Practice in a low income area of intercity Copenhagen. 
08/01/89 - 02/01/90 Internship. Psychologist,Bispebjerg Copenhagen University Hospital. Adult Psychiatric Unit, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit. Supervised by Senior Clinical Psychologist. 
02/01/88 - 07/01/89
Instructor. Training courses in management theory and personal development for managers, supervisors and foremen employed in The Danish Railways (DSB).
Employment while studying at Copenhagen University (1978-87)
1985-86
Psychology Teacher at Frederiksberg Technical School. 
1984-85
Psychology Teacher for The Real Estate Functionaries Union. 
1983-84
Psychology Teacher at a Public Adult Night School. 
1980-83
Auxiliary Remedial Teacher employed by Copenhagen Social Services. 
1980-81
Assistant at a Youth Center in Central Copenhagen. 
1978-80
Home Health Care Assistant employed by Copenhagen Social Services. 
Research
1992-1993
Research Assistant at Center For Prevention of Suicide, Copenhagen, Denmark. 
1987-89
Psychological Consultant and Research Assistant on a project relating to Mental Stimulation of Senile Dementia Patients at a Psychiatric Home for the Elderly. Nybrogaard, Copenhagen, Denmark.  

 

Irene Hansen Savarese, M.S.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
MH # 4862
1948 East Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954.806.2974

info@IreneSavarese.com