Curriculum Vitae
Education
University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (CACREP) August 2023
Concentration: Advanced Counseling
Dissertation: The Tale of Two Pandemics: A Heuristic Inquiry regarding COVID-19, Civil Unrest, and Black Counselor Wellness
Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL
Master of Arts in Community Counseling (CACREP) December 2009
Capstone Project: The Role and Relationship of Religion in Adolescent Risk Behaviors
The University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Science May 2006
Major: Communication & Minor: Psychology
Research Project: Online Counseling: Comparing Face-to-face and Computer-Mediated Counseling
Licenses, Registrations, & Certifications
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois #180.008254
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Out-of-State Telehealth, Florida #TPMC10
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Michigan #6401223001
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Minnesota #cc03751
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Arizona #21996
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Arkansas #P2312013
Professional Counselor Telehealth Provider (TLC PC), South Carolina #150
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Vermont #068.0134776TELE
National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board of Certified Counselors #260825
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Center for Credentialing & Education #4282
Teaching Experience
Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL
Assistant Professor & Clinical Placement Coordinator August 2023 to Present
- Teach graduate-level course(s) in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program per established course outline and CACREP Standards.
- Collaborate with students on research and presentations related to the counselor profession.
- Provide campus coordination for the National Certified Counselor credentialing exam.
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential internship sites and supervisors through networking and engaging the community.
- Develops and maintains a list of internship sites appropriate for CMHC students.
- Mentor and advise students while on practicum and internship placements.
- Monitor student progress while in practicum and internship and conduct site visits during the students’ field experience.
- Mediates relationships between students and field experience supervisors when problems arise.
Courses:
Assessment & Evaluation of Individuals (COUN 504)
This course will examine group and individual psychometric theories and approaches to appraisal. The course will address data and information-gathering methods, validity and reliability, psychometric statistics, factors influencing appraisals, the use of appraisal results in helping processes. The course will also consider the specific ability to administer and interpret tests and inventories to assess abilities, interests, and identify career options.
Practicum (COUN 505)
Students will complete 100 hours of supervised counseling practice. Student will need to complete 40 direct hours and 60 indirect hours. The focus will be on the development and application of clinical skills. Emphasis will be placed on the major perspectives of counseling including how a Christian worldview impacts practice. Faculty approval is required prior to registration.
Social & Cultural Foundations (COUN 506)
Provides an advanced overview of contemporary theory and research in the social and cultural foundations of human behavior. The course addresses the multicultural contexts shaping our personal relationships and social lives.
Life-Span Development (COUN 602)
Provides an advanced overview of current research and theory on life-span human development relevant to counseling practice and mental health. Emphasis will be placed on physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social development as well as on issues such as diversity and socialization in relation to perceptions of human development.
Career Development (COUN 604)
Provides an overview of the major career development theories and decision-making models. Emphasis is on the critical examination of vocation and career development theories and their application to the counseling process.
Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling (COUN 606)
Overview of the theories of marriage, couples, and family counseling. Critically examines current systems of marriage, couple and family counseling from a Christian perspective sensitive to religious, cultural, and racial diversity. Emphasis is on family systems and attachment theory and its application to counseling practice.
Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL
Adjunct Professor/Practicum Academic Supervisor August 2021 to August 2022
- Taught graduate-level course(s) in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program per established course outline and CACREP Standards.
- Provided group, individual, and triadic clinical supervision to practicum students.
- Observed and evaluate practicum students' demonstration of clinical skills using the Counselor Competencies Scale-Revised (CCS-R).
- Coordinate and consult with students’ field placement supervisors.
Courses Taught:
Assessment Techniques (PSY 6025)
This synchronous face-to-face course examined the history, purpose, principles, and methods of assessment; techniques and instruments employed in measuring abilities, achievement, interests, and personality; statistical procedures, and measurement limitations, especially among children. Relationship of assessment to the objectives of the school and counseling procedures.
Career Counseling & Education (CED 6020)
This asynchronous course examined career counseling approaches throughout the lifespan—developmentally appropriate career programming in education and agency settings. Occupational information sources and self-awareness are emphasized.
Practicum: Clinical Mental Health (CED 6930)
This hybrid course introduced the student to various clinical mental health counselors' functions. Students will be applying prior classroom knowledge to work with clients under the supervision of the university or community supervisor. Supervision was provided by video/audio taping or direct observation of professional interventions with clients in individual, triadic, and group formats.
Graduate Assistantship
The University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
Graduate Assistant October 2021 to December 2022
- Provided administrative assistance to the Counseling Department Chair.
- Reviewed and prepared verification of clinical experiences, education, and letters of good standing for students seeking licensure according to varying state requirements.
- Assisted with campus coordination for the National Certified Counselor credentialing exam.
- Assisted in developing Counselor Education Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) score reporting for the Department Chair and Director of the master’s program.
- Aided in auditing student files to ensure alignment with CACREP standards.
Clinical Experience
Private Practice Naperville, IL
Owner/Counselor March 2013 to Present
● Provide individual mental health counseling to adults.
● Complete assessments and developed treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.
● Collaborate and consult with treatment providers to coordinate care.
● Maintain clinical records and submit billing to third-party medical/insurance/EAP plans.
Maven Clinic Remote, USA
Mental Health Provider (Contract) August 2017 to Present
● Assist women and families experiencing life adjustments, perinatal mood and anxiety, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, as well as general stress with culturally humble tele-health care and support.
● Ensure continuity of care for members by collaborating with care advocates.
● Educate, refer, and provide recommendations to assist members in their care.
● Make sure that clinical records are maintained and post-session notes are sent to members summarizing teaching points to ensure that member outcomes are improved.
● Complete peer case audits to ensure quality care.
Pillars Community Services Hickory Hills, IL
USPO/Pre-Trial Contract Therapist January 2016 to March 2017
● Provided individual therapy to adults involved in the United States Probation Office (USPO) and the United States Pre-Trial Program(s).
● Completed mental health assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
● Collaborated and consulted with the clients’ assigned probation and pretrial officers.
● Managed caseload, completed Monthly Treatment Reports, and maintained client sign-in sheets, clinical billing, and progress notes in accordance with USPO/PreTrial Contract.
Timberline Knolls Lemont, IL
Primary & Family Therapist March 2014 to March 2016
● Conducted initial assessment and established treatment goals for assigned residents.
● Provided individual and family therapy to residents.
● Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to discuss the most suitable treatment and care.
● Maintained contact with referral sources and outpatient treatment providers regarding care.
● Facilitated psycho-education and process-oriented psychotherapy group sessions.
Pillars Community Services Hickory Hills, IL
Mental Health Therapist/Case Manager May 2012 to March 2014
● Provided individual therapy and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
● Developed and maintained assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing.
● Collaborated and consulted other treatment providers to determine each client’s treatment needs.
● Conducted walk-in screenings to assess risk and link to intake for outpatient services and/or emergency services for further assessment and care.
Pillars Community Services Berwyn, IL
SASS Therapist/Crisis Worker/Case Manager February 2010 to May 2012
● Provided short-term therapy to children/adolescents and families involved in Illinois’ Screening Assessment Support Services (SASS).
● Developed comprehensive mental health assessments and individualized treatment plans.
● Collaborated and consulted other treatment providers to determine each client’s treatment needs.
● Conducted community-based crisis assessments, runaway and lockout crisis services, and other on-call crisis intervention services.
Specialized Training
60-Hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training, Pillars Community Services
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Postpartum Support International
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate, Quietly United in Loss Together
Basic Infertility & Treatment Interventions: Mental Health Professionals Training, American Society of Reproduction Medicine
Publications/Presentations/Lectures
Zanders, C. S. & Gibson, G. C. (2024, September). Insights for the Frontline: Gatekeeping & Remediation Experience of New CES Faculty. [Webinar]. NCACES Webinar for the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
Gibson, G. C. & Zanders, C. S. (2024, February). Validating Qualitative Data Collection Measures. [Webinar]. Scholarly Engagement, University of the Cumberlands.
Zanders, C. S. & Park, C. N. (2023, March). Prolonged Grief Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies. Content session presented at the Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association annual conference, Schaumburg, IL.
Zanders, C. S. (2022, November). The Relationship of the Wounded Healer, Resiliency, and Peer/Professional Support. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Illinois Counseling Association annual conference. Lisle, IL.
Park, C. N. & Zanders, C. S. (2022, November). Prolonged Grief Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies. Content session presented at the Kentucky Counseling Association annual conference, Louisville, KY.
Professional Associations
Member, American Counseling Association
Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Chapter Faculty Advisor, Theta Alpha Omega Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota
2024-2025 Emerging Leader, North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Member, Illinois Counseling Association
Member, Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association
Member, Illinois Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Member, American Society of Reproductive Medicine
