Christina Rambhajue
Etobicoke,Ontario
Summary
A Registered psychotherapist (qualifying) committed to providing compassionate and empathetic counseling to clients with the goal of creating a safe space for self-exploration in a judgement-free environment. Experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults on a range of life issues, including depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, grief and loss, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Capable of establishing therapeutic rapport and forming a professional relationship based on trust and respect.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Spark Relief Counseling Services
12.2023 - Current
- Provide affordable individual counseling services to clients seeking to improve their mental health while collaborating with clients to set and work towards appropriate treatment goals.
- Maintain progress notes for all clients in order to monitor the treatment process and comply with HIPAA standards.
- Utilize social media to promote the services and mission of the business.
- Guided clients in the development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, dialectical-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and compassion-focused therapy.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews, and assessments to build a complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - Intern
Moving Forward Family Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals, and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Offered perspective on the effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews, and assessments to build a complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
Toronto, ON06.2019
Skills
- Excellent listening and client rapport-building skills
- Skilled in identifying the underlying cause of issues and developing a treatment plan to meet client needs
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Skilled in the practice of cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT), Dialectical-behavioral treatment (DBT) and Solution-focused therapy (SFT) and Compassion-focused therapy (CFT)
- Excellent communication skills, both in writing and speaking
- Proficient in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults from diverse ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Certification
Counselor/Mental Health Professional - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Issued Aug 2023
Credential ID: 11245431
College of Registered Psychotherapist
Issued Aug 2022
Registration Number: 12912
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Spark Relief Counseling Services
12.2023 - Current
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - Intern
Moving Forward Family Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
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