Reshma Lakhani, MSW, MA, RSW
Registered Social Worker, Counselor, Psychotherapist
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Skilled clinical practitioner with extensive knowledge of evidence-based therapy techniques with years of experience. Compassionate and exceptionally talented at building rapport with diverse client groups.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Workplace Support Program Counselor/Therapist
Telus Health formerly Morneau Shepell
11.2020 - Current
- Provide in-person professional assessment and clinical counseling to address all types of mental health concerns and substance use
- Administer a variety of psychometric tests and develop treatment plans to support total mental health with the goal of successful return to work.
- Provide long-term, specialized, intensive clinical care to prevent or manage workplace performance issues, substance use, absence and disability.
- Work with mandated clients to reduce resistance and improve outcomes.
- Complete time-sensitive clinical reports for employers
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist
Private Practice
03.2020 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention, psychotherapy and clinical counseling to individuals experiencing a variety of mental health, trauma and substance use concerns utilizing EMDR, Somatic therapy, CBT, MBCT, SFBT etc.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Fraser Health
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided clinical and consultative social work to patients and families accessing emergency services due to mental health substance use issues
- Conducted psychiatric assessments, risk assessments, provided short-term counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning
Licensed Clinical SW
Marina del Rey Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2014
- Provided crisis intervention, supportive counseling, referral and advocacy to patients and their families
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments, educated patients on end-of-life issues, advanced directives,hospice care
Licensed Clinical SW
Private Practice
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided clinical assessment, DSM diagnoses and clinical supervision of service delivery to geriatric population
Medical Social Worker
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided comprehensive social services in ER, NICU, ICU, medical units
Family Law Social Worker
Legal Services Corp.- Queens Legal Services
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Conducted psychosocial, abuse history assessments of domestic violence victims
Domestic violence specialist
Center for Women and Families
03.2004 - 11.2006
- Provided trauma counseling, safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy and referral to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
Education
Master of Arts - Ciminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY 05.2002 - 05.2004
Master of Social Work - undefined
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai, India 07.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
St. Xavier's College
Ahmedabad, India 06.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
Proficient in evidence-based therapy techniques such as EMDR, Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
undefinedCertification
Registered Social Worker, Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
Affiliations
- ON Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)
Locations
- BC
- Ontario
Degrees
- MSW
- MA
Timeline
Workplace Support Program Counselor/Therapist
Telus Health formerly Morneau Shepell
11.2020 - Current
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist
Private Practice
03.2020 - Current
Psychiatric Social Worker
Fraser Health
04.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Clinical SW
Private Practice
09.2011 - 04.2012
Licensed Clinical SW
Marina del Rey Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2014
Medical Social Worker
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
05.2009 - 01.2012
Family Law Social Worker
Legal Services Corp.- Queens Legal Services
12.2006 - 11.2007
Domestic violence specialist
Center for Women and Families
03.2004 - 11.2006
Master of Arts - Ciminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
05.2002 - 05.2004
Master of Social Work - undefined
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
07.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
St. Xavier's College
06.1996 - 05.1999
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