Checli Oliver, MA, LPC
Chelci Oliver, MA (she/her), is a clinical psychotherapist with a focus on depression, anxiety, identity development, trauma, multicultural and racial development, and self-esteem. She has her Masters in Clinical Psychology and is in her fourth-year of doctoral studies. Chelci also is pursuing advanced training with disordered eating and body-image concerns. Chelci utilizes evidenced-based therapies, such as CBT and Mindfulness, to provide treatment that works.
Education
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Aug 2021-Expected 2027, Adler University, Chicago, IL Aug 2021 – Present
Emphasis in Traumatic Stress
Master of Arts in Counseling, 2018-2020, Adler University, Chicago, IL
Specialization in Forensic Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2017, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK Aug
Clinical Experience
Clinical Psychotherapy Extern, Touch Of Wholeness Psychological Services, Aug 2023-June 2024
Clinical Diagnostician Extern, Regional Health Systems, Aug 2022-Jul 2023
Clinical Psychotherapist, Life Aligned Counseling & Consulting, Chicago, IL, Oct 2020-April 2022
Assessment & Referral Clinician, Lake Behavioral Hospital, Waukegan, IL, Feb 2021-Aug 2021
Psychotherapist Counselor Intern, Old Irving Park Community Clinic, Chicago, IL, July 2019-June 2020
Behavioral Health Case Manager, C.A.R.E For Change, Inc., OKC, OK 2016-2018
Professional, Community, and Leadership Experience
Founder and Co-President, Student Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Chicago, IL
Administrative & Diversity Assistant, Adler University: Center of Diversity and Inclusion, Chicago, IL, Aug 2019 – Present
Presidential Search Committee, Adler University, Chicago, IL Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
Strategic Planning Committee, Adler University, Chicago, IL
Sep 2022 – Feb 2023
Research Assistant, Online Mindfulness Interventions, Edmond, OK Aug 2017-March 2018