Adriaan (Ian) Scheeres
Alliston,ON
Summary
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a trauma-informed understanding, a neurological based perspective, and a person-centered approach. Experienced counsellor, educator, motivator, mediator and advocate. Clinical experience structured psychotherapy, crisis intervention, addiction, trauma, and acquired brain injury related mental health.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
The Insight Clinic
09.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques
- Utilized Solution Focused therapy approach for short term needs
Mental Health/Addiction Counselor
CMHA
02.2021 - Current
- Manage 24/7 crisis support line and crisis beds program
- Provided crisis counseling/addiction support
- Collaboration with colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Advocate for youth and families from a culturally appropriate, trauma-informed perspective
- Risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Psychoeducation to clients and agency personnel
- Document and chart client information in timely manner
Primary Counsellor
Kirby Centre For Health And Wellness
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed assigned patients and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Conducted emergency counseling sessions as requested by staff or patients.
- Facilitated group sessions with 10+ people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Created materials and participated in program redesign for use in client treatment
- Maintained confidentiality of employees and patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Honours Psychology, Neuroscience And Cognition
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06.2020
Skills
- Excellent Listening and Communication Skills
- Collaborative
- Program Development
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Public Speaking
- Mediation
- Highly Motivated
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Self-directed
- Goal-driven
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented trauma-informed wellness and relapse prevention plans for CMHA Crisis services
- Designed and ran addiction and anxiety based psychoeducational group for adolescents/adults
- Designed, edited, and implemented new programming for rehabilitation centre
- Completed research and research proposals in addictions and concussion assessments
- Taught brain safety and mental health advocacy to youth
- Developed individualized mental health treatment plans for clients
Timeline
Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
The Insight Clinic
09.2023 - Current
Primary Counsellor
Kirby Centre For Health And Wellness
09.2022 - 01.2023
Mental Health/Addiction Counselor
CMHA
02.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Science - Honours Psychology, Neuroscience And Cognition
University of Guelph
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