Momna Sajid
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Compassionate and motivated psychotherapist with three years of experience dedicated to helping individuals, children, and families navigate behavioural and emotional challenges. Expertise in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to foster resilience and promote mental well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Greenshield Counselling
09.2025 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy to clients with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, eating disorders, prenatal and postpartum depression, along with relationship/family counseling.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to support mental health and emotional well-being.
- Applied culturally sensitive, evidence-based modalities including CBT, CPT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, Narrative, and Strengths-Based therapies.
- Conducted intake interviews, assessments, case conceptualizations, and treatment planning.
- Facilitated therapy sessions under supervision and participated in regular clinical supervision to enhance skills and ethical practice.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and self-care practices to promote resilience.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Positive Kids
09.2024 - Current
- Provided individualized psychotherapy to children and families experiencing social anxiety, ADHD, and depression, utilizing evidence-based and developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Applied a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), play-based techniques, parent-child interaction strategies, and psychoeducation, to foster emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skill development.
- Conducted intake interviews, administered standardized psychological assessments, and delivered case presentations to inform diagnostic impressions and guide treatment planning.
- Developed case conceptualizations and individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Facilitated weekly therapy sessions focused on symptom reduction, behavioural improvement, and enhancing the parent-child relationship.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Upstream Counselling
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided psychotherapy to clients with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, eating disorders, prenatal and postpartum depression.
- Applied culturally sensitive, evidence-based modalities including CBT, CPT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centred, Narrative, and Strengths-Based therapies.
- Conducted intake interviews, assessments, case conceptualizations, and treatment planning.
- Facilitated therapy sessions under supervision and participated in regular clinical supervision to enhance skills and ethical practice.
Student Psychotherapist (Practicum)
Hope 24/7 Rape Crisis Center
09.2024 - 01.2024
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals impacted by sexual abuse, gender-based violence, and other forms of complex trauma.
- Utilized evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and trauma-informed approaches to address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, dissociation, and emotional dysregulation.
- Conducted intake interviews, trauma-informed psychological assessments, and case presentations to inform diagnostic impressions and tailor treatment plans to clients' needs.
- Developed and implemented structured, stage-appropriate treatment plans; facilitated individual therapy sessions under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
- Engaged in weekly clinical supervision and multidisciplinary case consultations to ensure ethical practice, enhance therapeutic effectiveness, and promote client safety.
Resource Coordinator/ ABA Therapist
Momentum Autism Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in one-on-one settings.
- Collected and analyzed data on prompt levels and responses during discrete trial training (DTT) to monitor progress and treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) to adjust individualized programs based on ongoing data and client performance.
Virtual Healthcare Provider
Switch Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as a full-time Virtual Healthcare Provider, supporting clients with at-home COVID-19 testing, including rapid antigen and Lucira Check-It tests.
- Maintained professional communication with clients and supervisors via Microsoft Teams and the ASMO portal, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and client comfort throughout the testing process.
Rapid Test & Trace
Switch Health
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked as a full-time Virtual Healthcare Provider, guiding clients through at-home COVID-19 testing procedures, including rapid antigen and Lucira Check-It tests.
- Ensured clear, professional communication with clients and team members using Microsoft Teams and the ASMO portal, while maintaining accuracy and client reassurance throughout the process.
Behaviour Therapist
New Heights Learning
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Collected data on prompt levels and effectiveness during probe and discrete trial training sessions.
- Collaborated with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to tailor programs based on individual progress, reviewed every three to four sessions.
Behaviour Therapist
Sensational Kids Therapy
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered ABA therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Monitored and recorded prompt levels and the effectiveness of probe and discrete trial training techniques.
- Worked closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to adjust individualized programs based on progress evaluations conducted every three to four sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
08-2024
Honours Human Behaviour - BASc
McMaster University
06-2021
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, BA
McMaster University
06-2021
Minor - Community Engagement
Mcmaster University
Hamilton06-2021
Skills
- Building rapport
- Anxiety management
- Motivational interviewing
- Case documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk assessment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Cognitive Processing Therapy Completion Course- Medical University of South Carolina
Living Works SAFE-TALK- suicide prevention
Gender-Based Violence Training
CPR Certified
Training
- Biosafety Update
- FHS Code Awareness
- WHMIS update
- Violence and Harassment Prevention 2017
- Biosafety Awareness
- CPR Certified
- Gender-Based Violence Training
- Living Works SAFE-TALK- suicide prevention
- Cognitive Processing Therapy Completion Course- Medical University of South Carolina
CONTACT
- 905-876-7516
- Momnasajid16@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Greenshield Counselling
09.2025 - Current
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Positive Kids
09.2024 - Current
Student Psychotherapist (Practicum)
Hope 24/7 Rape Crisis Center
09.2024 - 01.2024
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Upstream Counselling
01.2024 - 07.2024
Resource Coordinator/ ABA Therapist
Momentum Autism Services
05.2023 - 09.2023
Virtual Healthcare Provider
Switch Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
Rapid Test & Trace
Switch Health
04.2021 - 05.2022
Behaviour Therapist
New Heights Learning
12.2020 - 10.2021
Behaviour Therapist
Sensational Kids Therapy
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Honours Human Behaviour - BASc
McMaster University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, BA
McMaster University
Minor - Community Engagement
Mcmaster University