Ciara J. Lovik has experience as a therapist providing services to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. She has a Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and has over 300 hours of direct client contact. Her professional experience also includes being a family services provider for at-risk families involved with the Department of Human Services. She has held various other roles providing education, crisis intervention, assistance to those with disabilities, and administrative support.

1. Ciara J. Lovik
cjlovik@gmail.com
Permanent Address Current Address
24945 Violet Avenue 1100 50th Street #2202
Plymouth, Iowa 50464 West Des Moines, IA 50266
(641) 696-3445 (641) 430-8241
Education:
Master of Family and Consumer Sciences August 2011
Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Program: Couple and Family Therapy
Bachelor of Science May 2009
Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
Major: Psychology
Professional Experience:
Therapist October 2009-April 2011
Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
 Provided therapy for individuals, couples, and families from a wide range of cultural, racial, and
ethnic groups with a variety of presenting problems including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety,
relational, and sexual issues
 Practiced from a systems approach using different approaches including cognitive behavioral,
solution- focused, and intergenerational
 Received clinical supervision from Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
 Completed 300+ hours of direct client contact
Family Safety Risk Permanency Service Provider May 2009-November 2009
Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic Des Moines, Iowa
 Provided in-home therapy for families from a wide range of cultural, racial, and ethnic groups
who were at risk of child abuse or neglect and were involved with The Department of Human
Services
 Developed safety plans and provided skill building opportunities for families
 Connected families with community resources and services that were responsive to their needs
 Completed daily paperwork and monthly reports pertaining to family progress and goals
Work Experience:
Presenter August 2011- September 2011
Mercy Medical Center- North Iowa Mason City, IA
 Provided educational in-service regarding postpartum depression for birth-center nurses
 Assisted Affinity group in developing a policy regarding postpartum depression screening and
referral
Graduate Assistant December 2009-August 2011
Child Welfare Project Ames, IA
 Analyzed documents for the Child Support Recovery Unit
 Promoted and implemented the pregnancy prevention curriculum “Parenting: It’s a Life” in Iowa
middle and high schools
Crisis Intervention Volunteer December 2008-June 2009
Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support Ames, IA
 Responded to crisis calls from clients
Personal Assistant May 2006- September 2009
Opportunity Village Clear Lake, IA
 Assisted children and adults with diverse abilities in developing daily skills on a one-on-one basis
 Facilitated client integration back into the community
 Completed daily paperwork pertaining to client progress and goals