Dr. Minatrea's Resume - Dr. Neresa Minatrea

Private Consultation &
Practice
7/03 – Present
Professor
Western Kentucky University,
Department of Counseling and
Student Affairs Programs
1/97 – 12/11
Adjunct Professor
University of South Carolina
05/94 - 07/96
Neresa B. Minatrea, Ph.D.
http://drminatrea.com/
351 Pascoe Blvd., Suite 104
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104
Office: 270-904-1533 Fax: 270-904-0836 Cell: 270-320-2377
EDUCATION
Doctorate in Philosophy, August 1996, University of South Carolina
Master in Counseling, May 1985, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts. Psychology, May 1982, M.H. Baylor, Belton, Texas
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Kentucky, #0061)
National Board of Certified Counselor #27803
National Certified Addictions Counselor II #006437
National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (Kentucky #0553)
Certified Reality Therapists
Reality Therapy-Advanced Practicum Supervisor
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
Awards
2009 Beyond Limits (National Award with Delta Pet Partners placed top 4 in Nation)
Hometown hero awarded by WBKO Channel 13, 2007
2007 Kentucky Veterinary Service Dog
2004 Volunteer of the Year by A Local Volunteer Exchange (ALIVE) organization
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EXPERIENCES
� Conducted 400 hours of Animal Assisted Therapy at local community agencies,
hospitals and non-profit clubs
� Develop and presented seminars resulting in participants’ increasing skills and
knowledge
� Conducted 26 group-counseling sessions with individual addicted to chemicals at
Park Place Recovery Center as part of a research project. Thirteen of these
sessions used Animal Assisted Therapy (Mitzi Ann).
� Assessed, diagnosed and provided appropriate counseling services for children
through adults presenting a variety of concerns
� Provided individual, group, and family counseling using cognitive behavioral
theoretical (Reality Therapy) orientation
� Taught Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to clients increasing their coping
mechanisms and threshold for discomfort
� Monitored and coordinated practicum and internships for Mental Health Program
� Provided coordination, develop program, and advise students relating to Certificate
in Addictions Counseling & Education
� Developed and instructed graduate counseling courses (Introduction to
Counseling, Counseling Theories, Group Counseling, Techniques in Counseling,
Social & Cultural Diversity, Drug Counseling, and Internship
� Trained and supervised counselors at the graduate level
� Served on various University Committees
� Conducted research and published manuscripts
� Organized, coordinated and taught 4 graduate level courses
� Evaluated and supervised counselors-in-training

Private Practice
University of South Carolina
08/93 – 12/96
Special Service Coordinator
Columbia Area Mental Health,
SC
11/92 - 8/93
Relocation Assistance
Manager
Family Support Center
Shaw Air Force Base, SC
6/92 - 11/92
Transition Assistance
Manager
Family Support Center
Sembach, Germany
8/91 - 6/92
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Community Counseling Center
Wiesbaden, Germany
12/89 - 8/91
Social Worker V, Director of
Behavioral Management
Area
Birchwood High School
Department of Youth Services
Columbia, SC
11/85 - 12/89
Social Worker IV
Department of Youth Services
Columbia, SC
11/85 - 12/89
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� Conducted research and presented seminars resulting in audiences' increased
knowledge
� Taught four graduate level classes (Counseling Techniques, Teaching
Responsible Thinking, Family Guidance & Helping Families Cope) providing
individual/family counseling skills
� Facilitated individual, group, family therapy utilizing reality and experiential
techniques
� Provided crisis intervention to a public middle school
� Identified and organized current literature as the foundation for writing over 60
program policies
� Assessed, diagnosed and made dispositions for clients experiencing a crisis
� Initiated the development of a Partial Hospitalization for individual in crisis.
� Briefed, coordinated and supervised counseling services for 6,000 hurricane
evacuees from Andrew Air Force base
� Developed, and implemented relocation program for the military
� Managed transition assistance program by conducting workshops, marketing,
monitoring job banks, facilitating employment research, and providing career
counseling
� Organized and conducted workshops using a variety of speakers, marketing
techniques and logistical support
� Interviewed, assessed and developed treatment plans for employees and their
families
� Tailored counseling skills toward treatment of addictive behaviors resulting in three
cash awards
� Administered and interpreted a variety of Psycho-diagnostic measurements to
enhance treatment planning procedures
� Supervised and enhanced a crisis intervention program for 350 incarcerated
juveniles attending High School
� Assessed and provided intervention for 60 teachers increasing safety and quality
of education for students.
� Researched patterns of crisis situations resulting in the hiring of 4 new correctional
officers
� Coordinated and conducted case management between the educational staff and
institutional social workers increasing students ability to participate in quality
education in a safe environment
Transition - 7/85 - 11/85 � Returned to United States
Counseling Psychologists
(Internship)
Residential Treatment Facility
Frankfurt, Germany
9/84 - 5/85
Master's Degree
4/83 - 7/85
� Authored and supervised chemical dependency program for incarcerated 15-19year-old-males
� Directly supervised and re-organized 13 staff positions by implementing team
building concepts, resulting in promotions for staff
� Supervised and provided assessments; individual, group and family counseling;
prepared parole reports with recommendations; supervised case management,
crisis interventions and monitored quality of life for a 37 bed unit
� Motivated individuals to assist in state and community efforts (hurricane relief
efforts, food drives, red ribbon month, toys for Christmas, services to women and
rape shelters
� Conducted individual, group and family intervention with clients addicted to
chemicals
� Developed and presented psycho-educational classes
� Pursued Master’s Degree and performed administrative duties

Social Services Assistance
Army Community Services
Killeen, Texas
8/82 - 4/83
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� Identified and presented classes resulting in clients’ increased self esteem and
mental health
� Utilized various marketing techniques publicizing programs
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (NAADC)
Association for Reality Therapy (ART)
Association of Play Therapy (APT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)
PUBLICATIONS
Published in Referred Journal
Duba, J. D., Graham, M. A,, Britzman,M., & Minatrea, N. (Spring, 2009). Introducing the “Basic Needs Genogram”
in Reality Therapy-based Marriage and Family Counseling. J. Reality Therapy, 28, 69-77.
Jones, K. D., Robinson, E. H., Hayes, B. L., & Minatrea, N. B. (1998). Counselor reactions to
clients traumatize by child sexual abuse: Implications for counselor training. Journal of
Mental Health Counseling, 20(4), 332-343.
Jones, K. D., & Minatrea, N. B. (July 2001). The Consequences of internet addiction: Implications for counseling
practice. J. Counseling Technology [On-line], 2.1. Available: http://jtc.colstate.edu/vol2_1/Addiction.htm
Minatrea, N. (1996). Early childhood antecedents in 10-to-19-year-old-females abusing alcohol (Doctoral
dissertation, University of South Carolina, 1996). Dissertation Abstracts International, . Z.
Minatrea, N. (2002). [Review of the book Intentional group counseling: A microskills approach. (2 nd ed.).
Minatrea, N. B., & Duba, J. D. (2012). Counseling with inter-faith couples through the lenses of choice theory. In
P.A. Robey, R.E. Wubbolding, & J. Carlson, (Eds.). Contemporary issues in couples counseling: A choice
theory and reality therapy approach. New York: Routledge.
Minatrea, N., & James, S. H. (2003). The book of feelings. In H.G. Kaduson & C. Schaefer (Eds.), 101 Favorite play
therapy techniques. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, Inc.
Minatrea, N. B., & Kolbert, J. (2003). Counseling incarcerated clients. In M.A. Vacc, S.B. DeVaney & J. Witner
(Eds.).Experiencing & counseling multicultural & diverse populations. (4 th ed.). Bristol, PA: Taylor & Francis.
Minatrea, N., & O’Phelan, M. (2000, Spring). Myers-Briggs and Reality Therapy: Using Myers-Briggs Typology in the
Reality Therapy process. International Journal of Reality Therapy, XIX (2), 15-20.
Minatrea, N., & Wesley, M. C. (Fall 2008). Reality Therapy Goes to the Dogs. J. Reality Therapy, 28, 69-77.
Onedera, J. D., Minatrea, N., & Kindsvatter, A. (2007). Collaboration between Licensed mental health professionals
and religious leaders. In J. D. Onedera (Ed.), The role of religion and marriage and family counseling. New
York, NY: Taylor and Francis.
Wesley, M. C., Minatrea, N., & Watson, J. (Spring 2009). The influence of animal assisted
therapy (AAT) on therapeutic alliance. Anthrozoö, 22(2), 137-148.
Wood, R. H., & Minatrea, N. B. (1998). Constance C. Compton conquers computersBCool. Kentucky Counseling
Association Journal, 17(1), 38-41.
Newsletters
Minatrea, N. (2002). [Review of the book Intentional group counseling: A microskills approach. (2 nd ed.).
Minatrea, N. B. (Feb 2004). The four legged therapist. Western Reader. Western Kentucky Activity Day Center.
Other Publications
Burdenski, Jr., T. K., Faulkner, F., Britzman, M. J., Casstevens, W. J., Cisse, G. S., Crowell, J., Duba, J. D., Palmer
Mason, C., Minatrea, N. B., Shaffer, T F, Dyson, D., Gilchrist, S. B., Graham, M. A. (2009). The impact of the
Glasser Scholars Project on participants' teaching and research initiatives: Part 2. International Journal of
Reality Therapy (29)1, 44-53.
Burdenski, Jr., T. K., Faulkner, F., Britzman, M. J., Casstevens, W. J., Cisse, G. S., Crowell, J., Duba, Minatrea, N.
B., Shaffer, T F, Dyson, D., Gilchrist, S. B., Graham, M. A. (2009). The impact of the Glasser Scholars
Project on participants' teaching and research initiatives: Part 1. International Journal of Reality Therapy
(28)2, 43-49.

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Unpublished Manuscripts
Minatrea, N. B. (Submitted, 2007). Counseling multicultural and diverse populations: Instructor’s
supplemental material. Bristol, PA: Taylor & Francis.
Minatrea, N. B. (Submitted, 2007). Puppies puppies puppies. Interactions: The Human Animal
Health Connections.
Minatrea, N. (1996). Early childhood antecedents in 10-to-19-year-old-females abusing alcohol (Doctoral
dissertation, University of South Carolina, 1996). Dissertation Abstracts International, . Z.
Minatrea, N. (2002). [Review of the book Intentional group counseling: A microskills approach. (2 nd ed.).
Minatrea, N. B., & Duba, J. D. (2005). Using American Psychological Association (5th ed.) style in counselor
education. Unpublished manuscript.
Minatrea, N., & Wesley, M. C. (2006). [Animal assisted therapy and the therapeutic alliance in the treatment of
substance dependence]. Unpublished raw data.
Minatrea, N., & Wesley, M. C. (Submitted, 2006). Caterpillars to butterflies. In H.G. Kaduson & C. Schaefer (Eds.),
101 Favorite play therapy techniques. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson, Inc. Manuscript submitted for
publication. Waiting for next edition to be published.