Ann Friesema
Dr. Ann Friesema, Ph.D., LCPC (IL) is a core faculty member in the School of Counseling. As a counselor educator and supervisor, Dr. Friesema focuses on the inclusion of relational-cultural theory in her teaching practices. As an LCPC in Illinois, Dr. Friesema maintains a private practice providing counseling, consultation, and supervision. In addition to her counselor education work, Dr. Friesema is a facilitator of the Education as Relational Practice affinity group for the International Center for Growth and Development (ICGC).
Courses Taught
COUN 6336 - Crisis, Trauma, and Response
COUN 6671 - Counseling Practicum
COUN 6782 - Counseling Internship
Education
PhD, Northern Illinois University
MA, DePaul University
BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Publications
Friesema, A., Bradley, N. (2022). How an RCT lens can enhance Skovholt's cycle of caring for counselor educator self-care. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Presentations
Friesema, A., Bradley, N. (2024). Applying Relational Cultural theory to the roles of the discrimination model of supervision.