I am a clinical psychologist, consultant, workshop presenter and adjunct faculty member.  I have come to psychology through a route that may seem circuitous from the outside, but which I experienced as organic. 

I studied psychology as an undergraduate at Fordham University, but my early interests took me elsewhere—working on First Amendment issues at the American Library Association; managing production for an education related not for profit; and directing marketing endeavors at two Fortune 500 companies.  Each job was fascinating in its own way.  From my current perspective, I can appreciate how those experiences contribute to my understanding of the complexity in the lives of my clients.

I enjoyed my work as a manager, but during those years I realized I wanted to work with people in a different context, to really support change in their lives. At that point, training in clinical psychology became an imperative for me.  It was a big step, a major change in my life and my family’s life.  I have been grateful for it every day since.  This work is my passion.

In addition to my doctorate in psychology obtained at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology, I have pursued training in a variety of body-mind-spirit approaches that augment my Western training as a psychologist.  Graduate school provided a vital foundation to my understanding of human change and growth processes.   As I applied what I learned, I realized that for me to work with the whole individual I wanted to learn more about the healing practices of other traditions, including those of other cultures, which tend to approach healing more holistically. 

In my practice, I bring together my formal training, knowledge gained from the breadth of work experiences, and techniques garnered from additional studies. I am a certified EMDR therapist.  I am also a board certified hypnotherapist, trained through Wellness Institute, Issaquah, WA, and credentialed by the National Board of Clinical Hypnotherapists.  I have studied cross cultural healing practices of both Eastern and indigenous Western traditions.  This study included trainings and an apprenticeship in Earth honoring spiritual traditions.  Some of my teachers in these traditions include Jose Stevens, Ph.D., Lena Stevens, Susan Lipshutz, LCSW and Tom Voitas, D.C.  ( See resources for links to their web sites.)

I am committed to enhancing my clinical skills, regularly participating in advanced workshops on hypnosis, EMDR, trauma, and other specialized areas of treatment.  In addition, I learn through teaching.  I offer workshops on mindfulness, stress reduction, and dream interpretation, and teach clinical hypnotherapy at Argosy University.

I love my work and I am a great believer in balance, so I make time to engage in many activities that energize and restore me.  When not working, I enjoy time with my family and friends, gardening, hiking, cooking, and working out.

I am licensed by the state of Illinois as a Clinical Psychologist.

Education
Psy.D., Chicago School of Clinical Psychology
M.B.A., University of Chicago
M.S., Columbia University
B.A., summa cum laude, Fordham University

Clinical Experience
14 years in practice of psychology:
10 years private practice
Staff psychotherapist, community mental health agency
Assessment for Federal Defenders Program
Consulting Psychologist Clown Care Unit of the Big Apple Circus

Teaching Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Argosy University
Training staff of community mental health agency

Workshops and presentations
Stress reduction
Mindfulness
Self-hypnosis
Dreams
Mid-Life

Other Experience
17 years in management positions

Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association
EMDR International Association
Heart-Centered Therapies Association

DISCLAIMER: The information on any area or page of this site is intended for information purposes only regarding an available clinical service. The diagnosis or treatment of any particular disorder by the information provided on this website, or the links referred to by this website, is not recommended, intended, nor implied. No therapeutic relationship exists between Rebecca Mueller, Psy.D. and individuals wishing to e-mail or telephone her for information or to schedule an appointment. A therapeutic relationship, if appropriate, will be agreed upon following the initial, in-inperson consultation. If a psychotherapy relationship is not possible, for whatever reason, appropriate referrals may be provided

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