Dedicated Family Therapist committed to helping clients (children, youth, and adults) achieve a happier and healthier life through the development of positive skills and thought patterns. Experience in working with individuals suffering from a variety of anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, ASD, ADHD, and OCD. Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families in not for profit organizations and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining accurate progress reports and treatment plans.
Hi, I’m
JIDE( PAUL) ODERINDE
Psychotherapist
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
E Clinic United Healing (Independent Contractor)
Licensed Psychotherapist
06 2024 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques aimed at changing patterns of thinking or behavior that may be contributing to clients'' difficulties related to traumatic experiences.
- Maintained detailed case notes for effective documentation, enabling review of progress and adjustments to treatment strategies as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Improved client coping skills with the incorporation of mindfulness and relaxation exercises.
- Assisted clients in achieving increased self-esteem through assertiveness training and empowerment activities.
- Established rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine understanding, cultivating trust and openness during therapy sessions.
- Reduced PTSD symptoms for clients through targeted exposure therapy sessions.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient well-being by developing and implementing tailored therapy plans.
- Increased client satisfaction and engagement in therapy by establishing rapport, trust, and open communication.
- Enhanced treatment plans for clients through consistent collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
York Hills Centre for Children, Youths and Families (1yr Contract)
Child and Family Therapist- Day Therapist
12 2022 - 12 2023
Job overview
- Provide counseling for children, youths, and families
- Formulated assessment and treatment plans and provided counseling using a range of evidence-based practices, as well as provision for psychoeducational as needed
- Improved family communication by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Enhanced clients'' coping skills through cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution focused brief therapeutic interventions.
- Created customized behavioral modification plans for children experiencing disruptive behavior issues at home or school environments.
- Assisted families in developing healthy boundaries, resulting in stronger relationships among members.
- Utilized play therapy techniques with children to facilitate expression of emotions and processing of traumatic experiences.
Brampton
Addiction Recovery Network - Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor
10.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Conducted intakes
- Provided counseling to clients experiencing OCD, trauma, crisis, substance use, and depression
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to meet a variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals (intern)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
08.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Provided psychotherapy services to adolescents and young adults experiencing trauma, depression, and anxiety.
- Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques.
- Enhanced patient mental health by developing and implementing tailored therapy plans.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
Bayview
Child and Youth Counsellor- Rita’s House
05.2017 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Provided behavioral change to youths expressing dysfunctional behaviors
- Provided one on one counseling
- Created new routings for youths to establish new behavioral patterns
- Provided family counseling and psychotherapy.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
- Strengthened family bonds by offering family counseling sessions tailored to address specific relational issues.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
Toronto
COSTI Employment Services - Intake and Assessment
07 2016 - 08 2017
Job overview
- Worker - At Risk Youths, Conducted intake assessments for At - Risk Youth
- Facilitated weekly career counseling sessions for 17+ Youths
- Designed, planned, and implemented life skills program for At-Risk Youth
- Engaged employers in conversations to identify job openings and potential job candidates to fill spaces within the organization, ensuring individuals are successful
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by streamlining the job application process and providing personalized support.
- Developed comprehensive training programs, resulting in improved employee performance and increased retention rates.
Education
Tyndale University
MDiv Counseling
10.2022
University Overview
York University
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
04.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Strong Therapeutic Rapport
- Good Listening Skills
- Clear Verbal Communication
- Empathy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Treatment Goals
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Goal Setting
- Maintain Documentation
- Support Clients
- Boundary Setting
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Building rapport
- Treatment planning
- Anxiety reduction
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Documentation and record keeping
- Client-centered approach
Name & contact
Name & contact
Certification
CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Wilfred Laurier
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Personal Information
Personal Information
Timeline
Addiction Recovery Network - Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor
Brampton
10.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals (intern)
08.2019 - 08.2020
Child and Youth Counsellor- Rita’s House
Bayview
05.2017 - 11.2019
York University
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Licensed Psychotherapist
E Clinic United Healing (Independent Contractor)
06 2024 - Current
Child and Family Therapist- Day Therapist
York Hills Centre for Children, Youths and Families (1yr Contract)
12 2022 - 12 2023
COSTI Employment Services - Intake and Assessment
Toronto
07 2016 - 08 2017
Tyndale University
MDiv Counseling
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