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Michelle Mailhiot

Michelle Mailhiot

Summary

Psychotherapy professional with deep commitment to mental health and client well-being. Proven track record in delivering effective therapeutic strategies and fostering supportive therapeutic environment. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to dynamic clinical needs, with expertise in client assessment and treatment planning.

CRPO Independent.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychotherapist

Oakville Wellness Centre
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs, ensuring therapeutic goals were met.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, effectively managing acute psychological distress in clients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs.
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to drive client progress and improve treatment outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulations.
  • Enhanced treatment plans for clients through consistent collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Promoted healing from trauma by incorporating trauma-informed care principles into therapeutic practices.
  • Improved client outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased client satisfaction and engagement in therapy by establishing rapport, trust, and open communication.
  • Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression through the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies.
  • Integrated family systems theory when working with couples or families experiencing conflict or dysfunction.
  • Supported clients in navigating life transitions such as divorce or job loss, helping them develop effective coping strategies.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapy For You
01.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote mental health and emotional well-being.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client feedback.
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies and resilience.
  • Conducted regular evaluations to monitor progress and adjust treatment approaches accordingly.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients' diverse needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring immediate support during critical situations.
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.

Registered Psychotherapist

E-Clinic
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided clinical assessments, family, individual, psychotherapy for adults and families from diverse ethno-cultural and racial backgrounds who have been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
  • Worked with patients presenting wide range of conditions, including trauma, physical pain, and grief.

Registered Psychotherapist

Shift-Collab
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided clinical assessments, family, individual, adolescent and child psychotherapy, crisis interventions with at-risk youth and families from diverse ethno-cultural and racial backgrounds.
  • Worked with patients presenting wide range of conditions, including physical and mental abuse, family issues, issues pertaining to assimilation, acculturation, and behavioral disorders.
  • Developed and implemented mental, emotional, behavioral short-term and long-term goals in collaboration with the client using various modalities for treatment.
  • Cultivated and nurtured positive, productive relationships with clients, families, and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.

Mental Health Counsellor

Dunham Counseling Centre Student
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provides counseling/therapy and other therapeutic functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, couples, families, and the community.
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
  • Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Licensed Foster Home

Foster Parent
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provide a nurturing, supportive home environment for children who are temporarily unable to live with their biological parents
  • Being a foster parent means working as part of a team to ensure the best interests of children are met
  • The team includes the foster family, birth parents, child, social worker and any other person significant to the child.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Yorkville University
05.2022

Certificate -

Peace of Mind EMDR Therapy

Graduate Certificate - Mental Health and Addictions

Dalhousie University
04.2023

Master of Theological Studies -

Wycliffe College
12.2022

Master of International Psychology -

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelors of Therapeutic Recreation -

University of Lethbridge
04.2020

diploma - Therapeutic Recreation

Academy Canada
04.2018

Ph.D. - Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2025

Skills

  • EMDR Therapy
  • Maintaining Client Records
  • Client and Family Interviews
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Mental Health Crisis Response
  • Christian Counseling
  • Anxiety management
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Facilitating counseling sessions
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Patient evaluation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Developing relationships
  • Multicultural competence
  • Patient documentation
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Psychological assessment
  • Self-care promotion
  • Therapeutic plans
  • Confidential records
  • Grief counseling
  • Family dynamics
  • Personality disorders
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Group therapy

Certification

EMDR Certificate, Winnipeg EMDR Centre, November 2021

Brain Story Certification, Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, December 2019

Licensed Foster Care Home, Tors Cove NL, January 2019 - May 2021

Child Mental Health Certificate, Douglas College, February 2020 Standard Canadian Red Cross First Aid March 2018 High Five Course YMCA March 2018

Mental Health First Aid Certificate May 2017

Successfully completed CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Intervention) March 29, 30/17

Completed the Alzheimer's Care at Home Course April 2017

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Training (ASIST) April 2017

Affiliations

Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy (CCPA)

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) - Independent

EMDR Therapist

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Oakville Wellness Centre
11.2024 - Current

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapy For You
01.2024 - Current

Registered Psychotherapist

Shift-Collab
12.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Psychotherapist

E-Clinic
08.2022 - Current

Mental Health Counsellor

Dunham Counseling Centre Student
09.2021 - 05.2022

Licensed Foster Home

Foster Parent
01.2019 - 05.2021

Certificate -

Peace of Mind EMDR Therapy

Graduate Certificate - Mental Health and Addictions

Dalhousie University

Master of Theological Studies -

Wycliffe College

Master of International Psychology -

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelors of Therapeutic Recreation -

University of Lethbridge

diploma - Therapeutic Recreation

Academy Canada

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Yorkville University

Ph.D. - Psychology

Liberty University

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