Patty Farias
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Registered Psychotherapist currently enrolled in the Critical Human Geography doctoral program at York University.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist
PaTi Therapy (Private Practice)
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Provide an embodied anti-oppressive therapy relationship
- Co-create a supportive way to engage with traumatic histories
- Empathic and creative understanding in times of existential crises
Flight Attendant
WestJet
Toronto, ON
03.2015 - Current
- Fulfill the role of Lead Flight Attendant on international flights,
- Dutifully attend to medical emergencies, contacting remote medical aid and organizing the deployment of Emergency Medical Services
- Complete yearly re-qualification training to verify knowledge of aviation security and passenger safety including First Aid training
International Development Studies Intern
Colectiva Manifiesta (UNHCR)
Santiago, Chile, ON
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Co-created a Psychotherapy informed workshop with LGBTQI+ community members identifying as refugees or migrants that spoke to the experiences of migration, loss, and hope
- Developed a document that outlined the theoretical framework of the workshop as well as a guide for how to conduct the workshop for future employers
- Participated in community events that supported the wellbeing of LGBTQI+ refugees and migrants from other Latin American nations
Intake Worker/Student Therapist
Gestalt Institute of Toronto Student Clinic
Toronto, ON
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported clients with many different lived experiences through a Gestalt Therapy framework at a low cost rate
- Organized private practice using confidential platform OWL Practice
- Conducted thorough assessments with prospective therapy clients
Student Therapist
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided weekly therapy appointments to students enrolled in the Transitions to Post-Secondary Education (TPE) Program
- Engaged in an embodied empathic manner with students identifying with multiple mental health diagnoses
- Participated in weekly group supervision as a way to support growth as a therapist
Education
Ph.D. - Critical Human Geography
York University
06-2029
Master of Arts - Development Studies
York University
Toronto, ON05.2024
Post-Graduate Diploma - 5 Year Psychotherapy Training Program
Gestalt Institute of Toronto
Toronto, ON05.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture/Installation
OCAD University
Toronto, ON05.2013
Skills
Spanish Advanced French Intermediate German Novice
Facilitation/Continuing Education
- End of Life Doula Program, Douglass College December 2021
- Facilitator, Psychotherapy Group, Gestalt Institute of Toronto May 2020-August 2020
- Faculty Assistant, Gestalt Institute of Toronto February 2020 and April 2020
Timeline
International Development Studies Intern
Colectiva Manifiesta (UNHCR)
05.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Psychotherapist
PaTi Therapy (Private Practice)
01.2022 - Current
Intake Worker/Student Therapist
Gestalt Institute of Toronto Student Clinic
11.2020 - 01.2022
Student Therapist
George Brown College
11.2020 - 08.2021
Flight Attendant
WestJet
03.2015 - Current
Ph.D. - Critical Human Geography
York University
Master of Arts - Development Studies
York University
Post-Graduate Diploma - 5 Year Psychotherapy Training Program
Gestalt Institute of Toronto
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture/Installation
OCAD University
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