Samantha Abouzeeni
Windsor
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Member
The Michigan School of Psychology: Middle Eastern and North African Psychology Club
- Raise awareness of Middle Eastern and North African populations’ issues related to psychology.
- Promote representation of Middle Eastern and North African populations at the Michigan School of Psychology.
- Engage in advocacy events at the Michigan School of Psychology.
- Offer a sense of community and support to Middle Eastern and North African Individuals at the Michigan School of Psychology.
Research Assistant for Dr. Nicole Law, PsyD.
6 Feet Over
01.2023
- Researched literature regarding the risk for suicidality in individuals who have lost a loved one due to suicide.
- Attended meetings to learn more details about suicide prevention and the impact of the loss of a loved one on individuals.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
Graduate Intern
Pinnacle Psychology
01.2024 - Current
- Observe neuropsychological assessments to individuals between ages 4 and 60.
- Observe neuropsychological assessments to individuals between ages 4 and 60.
- Administer and interpret psychological assessments to individuals between ages 4 and 60.
- Administer and interpret psychological assessments for individuals with workplace injuries to evaluate their recovery progress and readiness for reintegration.
- Provide detailed reports with recommendations for interventions and treatment planning.
- Work with a neuropsychologist to review patient assessments and provide feedback sessions.
- Attended seminars to increase clinical knowledge.
- Observed neuropsychological assessments for individuals between ages of 3 and 25.
General Member
Psi Chi, The International Honour Society in Psychology
01.2023 - Current
- Gain valuable mentorship experiences.
- Exchange psychological knowledge with other Psi Chi members.
- Attend meetings and events outside of school with the opportunity to share personal research, build meaningful relationships, and meet like-minded individuals in the field of psychology.
Research Assistant for Dr. Lisa Wolf
Being Human with the Human in the Room: Manifestations of White Body Supremacy in Psychology
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted a comprehensive historical analysis of the evolution of White Body Supremacy in psychology.
- Examined how whiteness became the standard for defining humanness and its impact on psychological theory, treatment, and accessibility.
- Analyzed the intersection of race, theory, and systemic barriers to mental health care.
- Presented findings using accessible formats such as visual timelines and infographics at Division 32.
Graduate Intern
Pinnacle Psychology
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted psychotherapy sessions with individuals between the ages of 12 and 16.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
Graduate Intern
Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided crisis intervention and psychotherapy sessions to homeless individuals between the ages of 17 and 60.
- Guided progress in confidential files.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Education
Doctor of Clinical Psychology -
The Michigan School of Psychology
01.2027
Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology
The Michigan School of Psychology
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Psychology
The University of Windsor
01.2022
Skills
- BAARS-IV
- BASC
- BRIEF-2
- CTOPP
- Finger Tapping
- Grooved Pegboard
- MMPI-3
- NEPSY
- Vineland-III
- WAIS-IV
- WIAT-IV
- WISC-V
Leadership
- Michigan School of Psychology
- Role: Cohort Representative
- Responsibilities:
- Attend monthly faculty meetings to discuss happenings among the cohort
- Represent the cohort’s interests in departmental meetings
- Address the cohort’s concerns with faculty members
- Offer guidance to cohort members on program requirements
- Role: Student Ambassador
- Serve as a representative of the student body and speak to prospective students regarding any questions about student life at MSP.
Timeline
Graduate Intern
Pinnacle Psychology
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant for Dr. Nicole Law, PsyD.
6 Feet Over
01.2023
General Member
Psi Chi, The International Honour Society in Psychology
01.2023 - Current
Research Assistant for Dr. Lisa Wolf
Being Human with the Human in the Room: Manifestations of White Body Supremacy in Psychology
01.2023 - 01.2024
Graduate Intern
Pinnacle Psychology
01.2022 - 01.2023
Graduate Intern
Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families
01.2022 - 01.2023
General Member
The Michigan School of Psychology: Middle Eastern and North African Psychology Club
Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology
The Michigan School of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Psychology
The University of Windsor
Doctor of Clinical Psychology -
The Michigan School of Psychology
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