Denise F. Quirk, M.A., MFT, LCADC, BACC-ICGC-II, CPGC-S
About
Current Employment
UNR Part-time Instructor; Red Hawk Counseling (working from home) as a consultant, clinical supervisor and counselor trainer; Board Member Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
State Where You Live
Nevada
Years of Experience in the Field
Since 1992
Notable Real-World Experience
Started with St. Mary’s Maclean Center as an inpatient therapist, then West Hills Hospital, Carson-Tahoe Behavioral Center and ultimately my private practice and the non-profit Reno Problem Gambling Center. Favorite project: working with a fantastic team to create the Gambling Patient Placement Criteria (GPPC) workbook and now developing 2.0.
Why Do You Love This Field?
People’s health matters and sharing knowledge that can help is very satisfying.
Fun Fact
Pink drink for me: favorite flavor and color (or hot chocolate in the winter because chocolate is essential). Knitting and book groups with friends, birdwatching, road trips listening to audible books with hubby and becoming a grandma are parts of my best life.
Best Piece of Advice for Students
Be curious, ask for what you need and want, and show up for yourself and others.