Akshada Munshi
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Results-oriented psychologist with three years of experience specializing in evidence-based counseling, stress reduction techniques, and comprehensive psychological assessments. Dedicated to enhancing client well-being by providing valuable insights, clear objective-setting, and effective execution strategies. Possesses strong communication skills, excels in active listening, and harbors a genuine passion for aiding clients in achieving personal development and adjustment. Proficient in case history documentation and skilled in conducting Mental Status Examinations. Demonstrated success in positively impacting client progress and overall center effectiveness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scheduling Supervisor
Little Champs Therapy and Yoga
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed staff schedules for 12 therapists during high-volume periods, ensuring optimal coverage without sacrificing quality of service.
- Scheduled over 1500 appointments weekly.
- Used practice perfect USA for scheduling therapists for different treatments such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and yoga/tutoring.
- Boosted productivity by creating a balanced workload for team members, reducing burnout and stress levels.
- Improved employee satisfaction by addressing scheduling conflicts promptly and fairly.
CONSULTANT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Nandini Kanan
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults to help address anxiety, relationship problems, and stress
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with a wide range of psychological problems mainly stress resulting from social, occupational, and financial factors
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff from the psychology department
- Took individual therapy sessions with 30 students who needed help in making academic decisions and choosing a career.
PSYCHOTHERAPIST INTERN
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda
01.2023 - 05.2023
- During this internship, have been practicing therapeutic interventions, under clinical supervision and carried out therapy and assessment sessions following techniques of The Cognitive-Behavioral approach to identify negative thought patterns in clients aged 20 to 30 years.
- Developed excellent methodological diagnostic skills, clinical judgment skills, and development of compassion and empathy toward my ongoing clients/patients.
- Documented patient information with session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
- Made therapy reports with the entire case formulation with Mental status examination and history of the clients and the diagnosis made.
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop personalized treatment plans.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Psychiatry OPD, Medical College
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate and to-code recordkeeping by inputting and updating patient information ranging from 15 to 70 years of age
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally diverse communities
- Performed intake by conducting interviews to establish key information as well as assessing patients' apparent mental state
- Observed clinical psychology staff and attended 4 hours of supervision every day to develop practical knowledge and abilities
Education
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Humber College
Toronto, ON07.2025
Diploma - Addictions And Mental Health
Fanshawe College
Toronto, ON07.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Maharaja Sayajirao University
India06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Maharaja Sayajirao University
India07.2021
Diploma - Nutrition And Health Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
India03.2020
Skills
- Proficient case Formulation/Management
- Strategic Psychological Interventions
- Sound Clinical Judgement
- Motivational Interviewing
- Thorough Psychological Assessments
- Application of therapeutic interventions
- Guidance in Career Counseling
- In-depth knowledge of Case History and MSE
- Workflow Optimization
- Deadline Enforcement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Practice Perfect EMR
Languages
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Marathi
Certification
· CPR and First Aid-
Red Cross Toronto, Canada Sept, 2023 to Sept, 2025
· Yoga Certificate
Yogniketan, India May, 2019
· Community Service
Sankalp Center for Children with Disabilities, India January, 2019
Timeline
Scheduling Supervisor
Little Champs Therapy and Yoga
01.2024 - Current
CONSULTANT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Nandini Kanan
05.2023 - 07.2023
PSYCHOTHERAPIST INTERN
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda
01.2023 - 05.2023
PSYCHOLOGIST
Psychiatry OPD, Medical College
12.2022 - 03.2023
Diploma - Human Resource Management
Humber College
Diploma - Addictions And Mental Health
Fanshawe College
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Diploma - Nutrition And Health Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
· CPR and First Aid-
Red Cross Toronto, Canada Sept, 2023 to Sept, 2025
· Yoga Certificate
Yogniketan, India May, 2019
· Community Service
Sankalp Center for Children with Disabilities, India January, 2019
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