Professional Experience
Published Research
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Perkins, N. H., Dressman, K. A., Kelly, B. L. & Lees, E. R. (2026). Comparisons of physical and emotional sibling violence in childhood and adult attachment in close relationships between lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual individuals. Journal of Family Violence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-025-01027-4
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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
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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
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Master's in Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 2021 with Honors
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Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 2021
Certifications
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Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Phase 1, NMT Foundation, 2021
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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program, Medical University of South Carolina, 2021
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Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program, Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, 2025
Trainings
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Motivational Interviewing, Miller & Rollnick Course, 2022
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BRAIN 2022: Neuroscience in Modern Clinical Practice, National Neuroscience Curriculum Initiative
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Suicide Assessment and Treatment Course, Mass General McLean Hospital, 2023
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Fellowship, Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, 2020-2022
Work
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Crisis Hotline Operator, National Runaway Safeline
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Groups Facilitator, Envision Unlimited
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Substance Abuse Counselor, Haymarket Center
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Intake Coordinator, Outpatient Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Turning Point Behavioral Health Center
Professional Associations
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National Association of Social Workers
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Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis
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Psychotherapy Action Network
