Amal Abbasi
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a compassionate approach to supporting client healing. Committed to promoting mental health and fostering overall wellbeing for all clients. Grounded in the belief that every individual deserves personalized care that respects their unique cultural background and experiences. Focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions while working towards achieving personal goals. Specializes in anxiety-related disorders and dedicated to helping clients navigate their unique challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Therapist
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2023.05 - 2024.04
- Completed 128 Direct Client Contact hours and 86 Clinical Supervision hours
- Co-facilitated weekly group therapy sessions focusing on various anxiety-related disorders and skills such as Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Assertive Communication.
- Led 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, training, and workshops.
Islamic Studies Teacher
Dhahran Friday Islamic School
2021.05 - 2022.05
- 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.
Intern
Hope Recovery
2021.08 - 2022.04
- Facilitated over 200 hours of group sessions through Zoom for Women’s Issues (WSA) and Domestic Violence (DV) survivors, actively listening and empathizing with members during the recall of 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: Building Self-Esteem as a Trauma Survivor and Healing the Inner Child
- Implemented various types of counseling psychology skills gained 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.
Education
Master of Science - Psychotherapy
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05.2024
Fahm al Quran -
Al Huda Institute
Virtual06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2021
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
2023.05 - 2024.04
Intern
Hope Recovery
2021.08 - 2022.04
Islamic Studies Teacher
Dhahran Friday Islamic School
2021.05 - 2022.05
Master of Science - Psychotherapy
McMaster University
Fahm al Quran -
Al Huda Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Baltimore
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