Dr. Berte attended DePaul University for her undergraduate training, graduating with Highest Honors. She received her doctorate at DePaul University, where she was the recipient of the Schmitt Research Fellowship. She completed her postgraduate clinical training at the Hines VA Hospital. Dr. Berte is the Program Manager for Trauma/Post-deployment Recovery Services at Zablocki VAMC, a regional consultant for PTSD services within VA, and a Co-Director of the MCW PTSD Resident Training Clinic at Zablocki VAMC. She enjoys teaching and professional development, providing clinical supervision for both psychology and psychiatry residents. She has academic and clinical interests in psychological trauma, the interface between trauma and addiction, and the effects of psychological trauma on physical health.