Published Research

Perkins, N. H., Dressman, K. A., Kelly, B. L., & Lees, E. R. (2024). Experiences With Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence in Childhood and Adult Attachment in a Sample of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals. Families in Society, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894241285532

Perkins, N. H., & Lees, E. R. (2023). Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence in Childhood and Attachment in Close Relationships in Adulthood. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 38(19-20), 11186-11219. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605231179723

Education

Master's in Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 2021 with Honors

Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 2021

Certifications

Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Phase 1, NMT Foundation, 2021

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program, Medical University of South Carolina, 2021

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program, Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, 2024

Trainings

Motivational Interviewing, Miller & Rollnick Course, 2022

BRAIN 2022: Neuroscience in Modern Clinical Practice, National Neuroscience Curriculum Initiative

Suicide Assessment and Treatment Course, Mass General McLean Hospital, 2023

Fellowship, Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, 2020-2022

Work

Crisis Hotline Operator, National Runaway Safeline

Groups Facilitator, Envision Unlimited

Substance Abuse Counselor, Haymarket Center

Intake Coordinator, Outpatient Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Turning Point Behavioral Health Center

Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers

Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis