Jennifer Bilot, LMHC received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education with an emphasis on Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. Jennifer is currently pursuing her Doctoral degree in counseling at Florida Atlantic University with a research interest in the effects of family environment/involvement on substance abuse treatment program outcomes.

Jennifer’s work experience includes individual, group and family therapy with adults and adolescents. Jennifer has worked in the areas of substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and interpersonal relationship and family issues. She has also led groups on assertiveness, family concerns, parenting, divorce/separation, and women’s issues.

Jennifer’s therapeutic modality includes the belief in a collaborative relationship between client and therapist. She adheres to an integrative therapeutic approach which includes, but is not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and humanistic theory.

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University, Doctoral Program, Counselor Education, projected graduation date – Summer 2010

Florida Atlantic University, Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling, August 2006 (CACREP, Mental Health Counseling Program). Eligible, Mental Health Counselor licensure

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 1999

AWARDS

Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, 2006, Department of Counselor Education
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Counselor Education.

Assisted with academic research projects, including data collection and compilation, reviews of literature and co-authoring of manuscripts.
Lead classroom discussion of research findings on acculturation. Conducted and lead focus groups for research purposes.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS (peer reviewed professional journals)

Miranda, A. O., Bilot, J. M., Peluso, P. R., Berman, K., & Van Meek, L. G. (2006). Latino families: The relevance of the connection among acculturation, family dynamics, and health for family counseling research and practice. The Family Journal, 14(3), 268-273.

Miranda, A. O., Holland-Kantor, S., & Bilot, J. M. (2006) Counseling children of poverty. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, submitted for publication on August 2006.

RESEARCH PRESENTED AT STATE CONFERENCES

Miranda, A. O., Bilot, J. M., & Matheny, K.B. (2005). Generational differences in acculturation within Latino families: The impact on family dynamics and the stress-coping resources of its members. Unpublished Manuscript. Paper presented at the Florida Counseling Association National Convention, Orlando, FL.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND HONOR SOCIETIES

Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology

Chi Sigma Iota, International Honor Society in Counseling

American Counseling Association (student affiliate)

Florida Counseling Association (student affiliate)