Mike Pietrus, Psy.D

Wellness Center

Director, Counseling Services (He/Him)

Education

BS, 2003, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MA, 2006, Psy.D, 2010,The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Internship

University of Chicago, Student Counseling Service, 2009-10

Professional Interests

My work comes from an existential/phenomenological perspective and is informed by interpersonal, constructivist and systems theory. Professional interests include student mental health, creativity, and motivation as well as social justice and multicultural issues, and the intersection of technology and psychology. Areas of clinical focus include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, Aspergers, gifted psychology, developmental concerns, grief/loss, music/art therapy, and trauma.

For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers, and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program ranked number two in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries, and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world, and adults, teens, and kids in our Continuing Studies classes have the opportunity to explore their creative sides, build portfolios, and advance their skills. Notable alumni and faculty include Georgia O’Keeffe, Nick Cave, David Sedaris, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Cynthia Rowley, Michelle Grabner, Richard Hunt, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Jeff Koons.

36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
admiss@saic.edu
800.232.7242
312.629.6100

Mike Pietrus, Psy.D

Director, Counseling Services (He/Him)

Education

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