Andrea Brunelle

Andrea Brunelle is a seasoned psychiatric social worker currently employed at Elgin Mental Health Center since September 2018, with prior experience as an Associate Lifecare Manager at Lifecare Innovations, Inc., and as a MSW Intern at the same mental health center. Andrea has a solid foundation in mental health care, including providing individual and group therapy to adults with severe mental illness, crisis intervention, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. Previous roles also include a BSW Intern at The Association for Individual Development, where skills in case management and therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy were honed, and a Lead Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, where communication and lesson planning were key responsibilities. Andrea holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Aurora University and a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University.