Prashanthi Varatharajan
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Dedicated Psychotherapist (Qualifying), enthusiastic to combine inherent and acquired empathetic skills, based on a combination of therapeutic knowledge and invaluable lessons derived from lived experiences, by providing a space that is open, accepting and conducive to personal growth and an overall sense of well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Facilitator: Psychoeducational Workshops
Medical Clinic For Person Centered Psychotherapy
12.2023 - Current
- Develop and conduct workshop content using a primarily Humanist approach to address topics on Resiliency, Self-Compassion, Use of Narrative and Stress Management, tailored for attendees looking to work on self development.
- Prioritize therapeutic rapport by creating open and welcoming atmosphere of mutual respect, to encourage candid exchange of ideas, supplemented with skill building activities, thought provoking discussion segments and reflective discussions.
- Utilized active listening techniques in the process of creating an empathetic space for participants to reflect on lived experiences while applying therapeutic principles to develop on their psychological well being.
- Seamlessly collaborating with colleagues while applying multi faceted approaches under the spectrum of acceptance therapy, emotion focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, culturally informed practices, mindfulness based cognitive restructuring and experiential therapy.
- Received positive responses reflective to the aim of helping participants in achieving realistic goals toward developing an improved sense of overall well being.
Psychotherapist in Training - Practicum Student
Medical Clinic For Person Centered Psychotherapy
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed substantiative client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches by understanding their primary therapeutic requirements and desired outcomes.
- Successfully cultivated the effective development of therapeutic relationships with a focus on creating space for authentic expression and a judgement free environment which encouraged clients to communicate openly.
- 400+ hours of counseling experience which included 200+ hours of individual client counseling under supervision, active participation in weekly co-facilitation of group counseling, managed client treatment plans, provided treatment summary reports and maintained daily progress notes.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals, mainly with use of principles of positive psychology and a major focus on narrative therapy techniques.
- Significant improvement in outcome of each patient was noted based on observable measures such as self-assessment scales, patient accounts on progress notes and end of therapy reflections.
ABA Instructor/Tutor, Special Needs Students
ABA Autism Services Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided mentorship and cultivated enthusiasm for learning in students with ADHD, dyslexia and anxiety ranging from 5-19yrs of age by utilizing creative tools such as art therapy, visual aid, role playing and interactive exercises pertaining to each child's need.
- Cultivated a comfortable environment for students to effectively communicate their learning needs and apprehensions, by creating a safe space.
- Encouraged creative expression in each academic session in order to develop added interest and embrace various ways of learning and understanding topics.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and collaborative problem solving while acknowledging the nature of cultural influence involved.
- Actively identified self limiting thoughts and behaviors by gently encouraging growth based mindsets into dialogue and thinking processes.
Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - MA
Yorkville University
12.2023
M.D. - Medicine
Avalon University School of Medicine
Ohio, United States08.2017
Hons. Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychology
University of Toronto
Scarborough, ON06.2009
Skills
- Innate, acquired empathetic skills
- Prominent multicultural competence
- Affiliative leadership skills
- Multidimensional thinking
- Active listener, excellent communicator
- Genuine interest in client narrative
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Urdu
Limited Working
Hindi
Elementary
Certification
Registrant with CRPO - 01/01/24
Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists Member 01/01/24
Timeline
Co-Facilitator: Psychoeducational Workshops
Medical Clinic For Person Centered Psychotherapy
12.2023 - Current
Psychotherapist in Training - Practicum Student
Medical Clinic For Person Centered Psychotherapy
05.2023 - 12.2023
ABA Instructor/Tutor, Special Needs Students
ABA Autism Services Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - MA
Yorkville University
M.D. - Medicine
Avalon University School of Medicine
Hons. Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychology
University of Toronto
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