Areas of Expertise
Anxiety Disorders
Evidence-base Treatments
Gerontology
Training and Mentorship
Trauma-informed Clinical Practice
- Patel, Z. and Martin, B. (2019). Treating Adults with Social Anxiety D/O and utilizing ERP. Chicago, IL. Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago.
- Patel. Z and Pojas, J. (2019). Sorting and Discarding Demo. Elk Grove, IL. Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force and OCD Midwest Expo.
- Patel, Z., Dr. Benson, R, Bloomberg, M. (2019). Hoarding Panel Expert. Elk Grove, IL. Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force and OCD Midwest Expo.
- Patel, Z., Dr. Benson, R., Crombie, K. (2019). Organizing a Community Response to Hoarding. Chicago, IL. City of Chicago Housing Inspectors and Chicago Police Department.
- Patel, Z. and Dr. Benson, R. (2019). Community Response to Hoarding Disorder. Chicago IL, Adult Protective Services Conference.
- Patel, Z. (2020). Understanding and Treating Hoarding Disorder in Adults. Chicago, IL. Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago.
Job experience
- Psychotherapist, Rush University Medical Center.
- Staff Therapist, Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago.
- Social Work Consultant, Social Work Consultation Group, INC.
- Hospital Social Worker, West Suburban Medical Center.
- Assistant Administrator, Astoria Place Living and Rehab Center.
- Director of Social Services, Astoria Place Living and Rehab Center.
- Social Worker, Norridge Healthcare Center.