Paulina Klasios
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Warm, authentic, and passionate Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying - CRPO Registration Number #: 14658.) My approach is founded in humanistic, client-centered, and psychodynamic principles. I have experience with diverse client populations coping with a variety of presenting issues such as trauma, ADHD, substance use, OCD, anxiety, and depression. I am culturally competent, neurodivergent affirming, trauma-informed, and an LGBTQ2S+ ally.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist Intern
Centretown Psychotherapy
Ottawa, ON
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided individual therapy to address presenting issues such as trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and ADHD.
- Utilized client-centered, humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities.
- Developed unique and collaborative treatment plans to assist clients in achieving their therapeutic goals.
- Implemented empirical interventions and techniques.
- Maintained comprehensive progress notes and created biopsychosocial case conceptualizations for each client.
- Tracked and monitored client progress and change through accurate record-keeping (using Jane software)
- Administered and scored relevant standardized assessments as needed.
- Provided professional correspondence and advocacy letters to client's circle of care including academic institutions, primary physicians, and psychiatric teams.
- Actively participated in supervision with licensed clinician to enhance knowledge and improve practice.
Legal Assistant
A.E.H. Criminal Law
Ottawa
07.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, and disclosure requests.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel.
- Oversaw all judicial scheduling.
- Attended and took extensive notes at all trials.
Intervention Support Worker
York Region District School Board
York Region
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Planned, developed, and implemented students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Applied empirical interventions which supported students’ IEPs and their behavioural, academic, and social goals.
- Assisted with program development and implementation in Community Classrooms and Multiple Exceptionalities Classrooms.
- Supported and liaised with parents and families of students.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
04-2024
Diploma of Applied Psychology - Specializing in Psychotherapy
Kelowna College of Professional Counselling
06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Toronto Metropolitan (Ryerson) University
04-2015
Skills
- Developing trust and rapport
- Fostering a safe and therapeutic environment conducive for positive change
- Comprehensive progress notes, treatment planning, and case conceptualization
- Compassionate and curious
- Crisis intervention; safety and risk assessments
- Self-awareness and critical self-reflection
- Administering and scoring relevant standardized assessments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychotherapist Intern
Centretown Psychotherapy
09.2023 - 04.2024
Legal Assistant
A.E.H. Criminal Law
07.2021 - Current
Intervention Support Worker
York Region District School Board
09.2015 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Diploma of Applied Psychology - Specializing in Psychotherapy
Kelowna College of Professional Counselling
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Toronto Metropolitan (Ryerson) University
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