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I am Dr. Warren Braden, Director of Grounded Research Group, providing answers using the most effective research tools. I am also a Marriage and Family Therapist in Training with a broad background in clinical practice, education, and public health program leadership. I worked with Luminous Clinical Services in Chicago, providing assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention for individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on healing-centered care and AODA support. I am driven by collaborative care, trauma-informed and healing approaches, and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of professionals.
My career spans academic roles at Springfield College, leadership positions with health education centers in Hawaii and Wisconsin, and service in Milwaukee County DHHS. I am dedicated to evidence-based practice, program development, and disseminating knowledge through publications and presentations that advance health and education equity for diverse communities.
Experience Level
Beginner
Beginner
Work Experience
Advanced Practice Marriage and Family Therapist- In Training at Luminous Clinical Services, Chicago
January 1, 2019 - PresentProvide in-person/virtual assessments, therapeutic and crisis intervention sessions for individuals, couples and families. Responsible for intake coordination, determining appropriate level of care, co-creating treatment goals, facilitating admissions/exits, and maintaining communication with clients, families, and referral sources. Provide AODA support and counseling as needed.
Therapist/Clinician at Family Healing and Wellness Center, Milwaukee
December 31, 2019 - October 26, 2025Provided family therapy services in Milwaukee.
Therapist/Clinician at Family Therapy Training Institute Clinic, Milwaukee
December 31, 2021 - October 26, 2025Provided in-person/virtual assessments, therapeutic and crisis intervention sessions for individuals, couples and families; coordinated intake and level of care, co-created treatment goals, and maintained communication with clients and referral sources.
Qualified Mental Health Professional at CTS Health
March 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025Provide counseling, anger management, conflict resolution strategies and case management to individuals, families, couples, and children with a healing-centered and integrated wellness orientation; provide AODA support and counseling as needed.
Substitute Teacher/Counselor at Milwaukee Public Schools
December 31, 2024 - October 26, 2025Provided counseling, de-escalation, and conflict resolution strategies to students using a healing-centered orientation; provided emotional and therapeutic support to teachers and support staff.
Administrative Manager for Learning and Development at Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services
April 1, 2021 - October 26, 2025Enhanced onboarding training and assessment for HSWs and supervisory staff; provided tools for assessments to enable referrals; trained HSWs to recognize family trauma; delivered individual and group counseling; taught Growth Focused Counseling; supported Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) program; advised on psychologically complex cases including input for Children’s Court when needed.
Associate Professor at Springfield College, School of Human Services
December 31, 2016 - October 26, 2025Advised and taught undergraduate and graduate students; led program modification from 36-credit to 60-credit master’s program to meet state professional counseling standards.
Executive Director at Ke Anuenue Area Health Education Center Inc.
April 1, 1999 - October 26, 2025Directed administrative, managerial, and fiscal operations of a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to increasing the number of health care providers and improving community health in rural/underserved Hawaii; managed a half-million dollar budget and developed continuing health professional and community education programs.
Associate Project Director at Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System, Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Family and Community Medicine
July 1, 1997 - October 26, 2025Developed and monitored educational programs for medical and health professions students in off-campus settings; built community partnerships; reviewed contracts and proposals; supervised program budgets over $300,000; served as non-Federal Technical Reviewer.
Assistant Director at Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program, Illinois Institute of Technology
March 1, 1989 - October 26, 2025Planned, developed, and evaluated CAHMCP components; recruited students; maintained data on student progress; provided counseling for personal, academic, and career development; advised on plan of action and supported post-baccalaureate pathways into health professions.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate MFT Program at North Central University
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Advocate Aurora Health Care Family Therapy Training Institute
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021Ed.D. in Adult and Continuing Education and Counseling at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993M.S.Ed. in Adult and Continuing Education at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988B.A. in Chemistry at St. Olaf College
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985Qualifications
Illinois Marriage and Family Therapist license (under review)
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy Training License
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2023Licensed Substitute Teacher (WI) #881490
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024Wisconsin Notary Public
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2026Wisconsin State Certified Basic Intake and Assessment Worker
January 1, 2020 - October 26, 2025National Federal Reviewer (HRSA/DIR, NAECS, NCI, ODPHP, OASH OMH/OPA)
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
Experience Level
Beginner
Beginner
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