MEET OUR PROVIDERS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST /NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
Health Psychologist for the Metabolic Clinic at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital responsible for pre and post-metabolic surgical therapy and evaluations for bariatric surgery.
January 2019-Present
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST IN PRIVATE PRACTICE
Individual therapy specializing in eating disorders. This includes all forms of disordered eating. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, a self regularity model and feminist psychology.
October 2003-Present
DIRECTOR OF THE CONSORTIUM AT THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Provided supervision and training to doctoral students that were part of the consortium completing their internship. Responsible for teaching graduate level courses to the doctoral students that included consultation and supervision.
January 2017-December 2018
OUTPATIENT BARIATRIC DIETITIAN AT ADVANCED BARIATRICS INÂ BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS,
Educate and counsel both medical weight management and surgical patients on weight loss and weight maintenance following program protocols for various surgical procedures, weight management plans, and various clinical diagnoses
Create patient education materials and handouts on myriad topics such as strategies to prepare for bariatric surgery, creating healthy meals at home, and developing a workout plan after surgery
Communicate and collaborate with patients via Zoom to best meet patient needs
NUTRITION CONSULTANT, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ATÂ TRIA HEALTH, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Develop and implement assessment tools and counsel patients in the Choose to Lose weight loss and health improvement program
Create patient education handouts covering basic nutrition, meal planning, healthy eating on vacation and at restaurants, nutrition to support exercise, and create patient problem-solving scripting for health coaches to overcome patient barriers
Collaborate remotely with team members regarding patient care, patient goals and program development as part of the Choose to Lose program and prospective diabetic management program
OUTPATIENT BARIATRIC DIETITIAN
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE AT DELNOR HOSPITAL, GENEVA, ILLINOIS
Educate and counsel patients with eating disorders and disordered eating, athletes at all levels, patients working to better their relationship with food, and patients going through the surgical process
Provide medical nutrition therapy for individuals and groups using motivational interviewing techniques, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to meet patient learning needs and overcome patient learning barriers
Develop, present, and evaluate lessons on nutrition including topics such as label reading, non-nutritive sweeteners, macronutrient basics, strategies to overcome emotional eating, etc.
Create and lead cooking classes addressing various diagnoses and nutritional concerns in the new Community Kitchen
Contribute to and create content for various local and national print and online publications (U.S. News and World Report, Shape, POPSUGAR), including a healthy cooking for the holidays demo for Northwestern’s health blog site
Participate in various community events such as a health event for the National Football League’s retired players addressing the growing incidence of overweight/obesity and other weight-related chronic diseases in the post-professional athlete community
DIETETIC INTERN AT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS/UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, IOWA CITY, IOWA
Completed 18 weeks of clinical rotation in the medical and surgical intensive care units, neo-natal intensive care unit, out-patient nutrition clinic and out-patient diabetic education clinic, behavioral health, out-patient renal, out-patient bariatric, out-patient pediatrics and student health
Completed 4 weeks of staff relief in the out-patient pediatric and out-patient diabetes education clinic acting as floor dietitian, completing all patient education and counselling and charting on all patients
Completed 4 weeks of community nutrition in WIC, community schools, home-care renal, local agricultural centers, and a local food bank
Critically analyzed patient past medical history and charted on patients using EPIC healthcare software
Developed and strengthened motivational interviewing and relational skills through counselling and interacting with patients with complex needs in both the in-patient and out-patient setting
FOOD SERVICE WORKER ATÂ KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS
Delivered and retrieved patient trays while interacting with patients and hospital faculty and staff
Assisted patients in meal selections based on their prescribed diet
Improved my understanding of clinical nutrition needs and the challenges related to complex medical conditions
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by the State of Illinois
Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
AUDRA'S TEACHING EXPERIENCE
September 2010-August 2012
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT ATÂ BRYAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, ELMHURST, IL
Facilitated learning for students with developmental disabilities in various therapeutic settings
Consulted on student progress and planning of student goals and accommodations with fellow educators
Led small group and differentiated student study sessions increasing student scores and improving learning attitudes
August 2009-August 2010
HONORS BIOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCE TEACHER AT YORK HIGH SCHOOL, ELMHURST, IL
Designed and implemented comprehensive labs and activities for student enrichment and exploration
Developed avenues for improvement in instruction through collaboration and mentoring activities
Practiced self-reflection as a way to grow as an educator
EVELYN HUMPHRIES
Licensed Professional Counselor
As a licensed professional counselor, Evelyn is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health services to her clients. She has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Human Services from Roosevelt University that has equipped her with extensive skills in various therapeutic techniques. She also has a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. Both of her graduate programs have provided her with the rewarding capability of being able to listen and communicate with her clients with a great sense of empathy.  Evelyn has the expertise to help individuals cope with a wide range of mental health challenges. Her focus is to empower clients and to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
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JOHN L. LEVITT, PHD, CEDS, FAED, FIAEDP
Training & Consultation Services
Dr. Levitt has more than 40 year’s experience working with clients struggling with severe emotional and psychological issues such as eating disorders, trauma, dissociative disorders, self-harm and depression and anxiety.  He has been an active participant in the field of mental health as a clinician, program developer, supervisor/trainer, and presenter. He has taught graduate-level courses on the treatment of trauma and PTSD. He has taught widely, co-authored one book, co-edited three other books, and has numerous publications.  Dr. Levitt has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of eating disorders, trauma, self-injury, complex symptomatology, assessment and intervention.