Background
Bierdeman, Brenda Lee was born on June 12, 1954 in Albion, New York, United States. Daughter of Paul Leroy and Joyce Elaine (Axtell) Staines.
Bierdeman, Brenda Lee was born on June 12, 1954 in Albion, New York, United States. Daughter of Paul Leroy and Joyce Elaine (Axtell) Staines.
Bachelor in Psychology, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, New York, 1976. Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1979. Doctor of Psychology, Illinois School Professional Psychology, Chicago, 1992.
Group worker, Montgomery Neighborhood Center, Rochester, 1980; associate director residence life, Greenville (Illinois) College, 1980-1982; program coordinator, Wesleyan Urban Coalition, Chicago, 1982-1984; psychotherapist, Adler Center, Chicago, 1983-1985; psychology extern, Institute for Juvenile Research, Chicago, 1986-1987; psychology extern, Ravenswood Mental Health Center, Chicago, 1988-1989; executive director, Irving Park Community Counseling, Chicago, 1985-1990; psychology intern, Institute for Juvenile Research, Chicago, 1990-1991; pastor, Irving Park Free Methodist Church, Chicago, 1982-1992; clinical associate, Hamilton Behavioral Healthcare, Chicago, since 1992.
Member American Psychological Association (student member), American Association Behavior Therapists, Illinois Association Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors (secretary 1981-1982).
Married David John Bierdeman, October 8, 1983. Children: David Chandler, Elisabeth Marie.