Dr. Conklin-Danao has been in private practice since 2006, seeing children, adolescents and adults individually and in family and couples therapy. Prior to private practice, she worked for a major medical hospital in a school-based health center serving an adolescent population. She has also worked in community mental health and hospital based inpatient and outpatient settings. These settings and specialized trainings have provided Dr. Conklin-Danao with the skills necessary to work effectively with clients as a divorce coach and therapist.

Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

1996-2001
  • 3.9 GPA in Fully Accredited APA Psy.D. Program
  • Specialization in Children and Adolescents

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

1991-1995
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Graduated with Honors in Psychology
  • Magna cum Laude (3.5), Major (3.8)

Specialized Trainings and Professional Conferences

  • Mediation Training
  • Collaborative Divorce Basic Training
  • Completed Gottman Level I couples therapy training
  • Revenge and Forgiveness Chicago Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy March 2013
  • Fellow of Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII)
  • Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
  • Member of American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Member of Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)