Pinal (Inna) Patel

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Illinois. I have over 20 years of post-graduate experience having worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings such as non-for-profit domestic violence and homeless agencies, schools, and private in-patient and out-patient healthcare settings.

Education:

Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1998)

Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Northern Illinois University (1996)

License, Certification, and Training:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Illinois (2009)

Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)

Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)

Certified Trauma and Loss Consultant (CTC) from The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children

Certified Type 73 School Social Worker in Illinois

40 hours of Domestic Violence Training

Professional Membership:

National Association of Social Worker-Member (since 2000)

National Association of Social Worker, Illinois Chapter-Member (since 2000)

Language Skills:

English

Gujarati

Hindi

I was born in Chicago and grew up in Illinois and India. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and traveling.