Catherine Burris-Schnur has a deep passion for clinical work and came to the field of psychotherapy after many years of administrative roles in various medical centers. She graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Chicago Theological Seminary, and received a certificate from CRPC's Education Program in Self Psychology and Religion.
Catherine is an ordained minister of the American Baptist Churches, USA. She served as an officer for eight years in various capacities, which included four years as President of the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago. In 2015, the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago honored Catherine with the Elmer H. Johnson Award for Exemplary Service.
Catherine is the Executive Director of the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago, and serves on the faculty, teaching the Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues course and Counseling Techniques: Integrative Case Conference. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Loyola University of Chicago. She works with adult individuals and couples, and has particular interest in feminist issues, the challenges within the church for clergy, the integration of Self Psychology and religion, and depth psychology.
With Catherine's numerous years of administrative experience, she works closely with executives in faith-based and other professional settings. Catherine also periodically co-facilitates a clergy consultation group at the Center. She has office hours in the Loop and in Evanston center locations.