Amal Abbasi
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Compassionate Therapist offering an evidence-based approach to supporting client healing. Currently awaiting approval from the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario to become a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Passionate about promoting mental health and fostering overall wellbeing for all clients while adopting a focus on cultural diversity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Therapist
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Cofacilitated weekly group therapy sessions focusing on various anxiety related disorders and skills such as Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Assertive Communication.
- Lead weekly individual therapy sessions with clients, working from a CBT framework to address various anxiety related disorders and improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of clinical notes, progress reports, and treatment plan updates, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Established rapport with clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care for clients, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with supervisors and peers in ongoing professional development through case consultations, trainings, and workshops.
Intern
Hope Recovery
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated 200+ hours of group sessions through Zoom for both Women's Issues (WSA) and Domestic Violence (DV) survivors, actively listened and empathized with members as they recalled traumatic experiences
- Led one-to-one support for members, encouraging them to express themselves and help them gain insight into their experiences and coping mechanisms
- Researched and presented four workshops on the following topics: self-esteem as trauma survivor and healing the Inner Child
- Implemented various types of counseling psychology skills gain through supervision and self-initiated study to become a more trauma-informed and compassionate facilitator
- Maintained the confidentiality of group members and documented relevant notes about sessions and attendees
- Awarded Intern of the Month in November 2021.
Islamic Studies Teacher
Dhahran Friday Islamic School
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught an average of 10 students per class
- Instructed Islamic lesson plans aimed towards elementary aged students from Grade 1 to 3
- Created an engaging environment with fun activities and a supportive space for children to ask questions and learn more about the topics
- Encouraged engagement and discussion to help students better understand the material.
Education
Master of Science - Psychotherapy
McMaster University
Hamilton05.2024
Fahm al Quran -
Al Huda Institute
06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Baltimore
05.2021
Skills
- Anxiety Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Building rapport
- Empathy Development
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Assertiveness Training
- Familiar with GAD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD and Specific Phobias
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sindhi
Professional Working
Urdu
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Therapist
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
05.2023 - 04.2024
Intern
Hope Recovery
08.2021 - 04.2022
Islamic Studies Teacher
Dhahran Friday Islamic School
05.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Psychotherapy
McMaster University
Fahm al Quran -
Al Huda Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Baltimore