Melvin Tillman
Melvin Tillman, MA
267-428-2612
Education and Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign Overall GPA: 3.21/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Obtained: May 2011
Northwestern University Overall GPA: 3.77/4.00
Master of Arts in Counseling Obtained: June 2015
Widener University Overall GPA: 3.97
Master of Education in Human Sexuality Studies Obtained: June 2018
PhD in Human Sexuality Studies Expected Graduation: June 2020
Clinical Experience
The Center for Growth (Philadelphia, PA)
Clinical Therapist/Sex Therapist/Group Facilitator September 2017 – Present
- Formulate interventions and treatment plans
- Facilitate HSV and depression support groups
- Encourage personal growth through cognitive challenges
- Mitigate sexual dysfunction through concrete assignments and exploration of sexual scripts
Fellowship September 2016-2017
- Provided individual counseling, couples counseling and family therapy
Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health (Arlington Heights, IL) September 2014 – August 2015
Clinical Intern
- Co-facilitated young adult support group
- Instilled positive growth through psychoeducation and alternative perspectives
- Provided resources and food for outreach program
- Worked with clients in assessing therapeutic goals
The Family Institute (Evanston, IL)
Student Therapist September 2013-2014
- Create initial assessments and treatment plans
- Delineates clients’ progress for each session
- Collaboratively works with clients to facilitate corrective emotional experiences
- Consults with a supervisor and preceptor every week for proper skill growth
Extracurricular Clinical Experience
96.1 WURD (Philadelphia, PA) July 2018
Clinical Interviewee
- Provided education on what sex therapy is
- Clarified misconceptions regarding counseling
- Normalized sexual dysfunction
- Discussed barriers with entering therapy
Chongqing Technology and Business University (Chongqing, China) May 2016
Presenter/U.S. Representative
- Explained core components of sexual education and their importance
- Addressed cultural differences between the U.S. and China
- Fielded sex related questions from the student body
- Fostered a working relationship with the university’s professors
Volunteer Experience
Crisis Line (Champaign, IL) Sept. 2010 – Aug. 2012
Trained Staff Member
- Trained professionally on how to talk with suicidal and emotionally unstable individuals
- Answered crisis phone calls for 15 hours every month
- Interacted with emotionally distraught callers and pacified their anxiety
- Gave detailed write-ups on the course of each crisis call via computer
Research Experience
Mental Health Human Rights Clinic (Northwestern University) September, 2013 – Present
Member
- Help provide mental health to underprivileged immigrants
- Evaluate legal cases to determine the person’s ability to receive asylum
- Participate and lead circle groups
Dr. Dorothy Espelage Research Laboratory (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) August 2009 – May 2012
Research Student
- Worked closely with graduate students to attain laboratory skills
- Entered data in computers and helped file information
- Visited schools to administer surveys to students
- Transcribed interviews from surveyors