Currently a Purple Belt Holder in Martial Arts - in Process for a Black Belt
Wafa Naseem
Registered Psychotherapist/Clinical Director (she/her)
Ancaster,ON
Summary
Motivated professional in Counselling & Psychology, currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), seeking hands-on psychotherapy experience. Eager to contribute to organizational success with strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
17
17
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Founder/Clinical Director
Endless Therapy Lounge
12.2023 - Current
- Lead the clinic's therapeutic vision and provide personalized psychotherapy services.
- Manage administrative tasks, ensuring ethical and legal mental health service delivery standards.
- Foster community relationships, advocating for mental health awareness and education. Stay updated on industry trends, pursue professional development, and prioritize personal well-being.
- Mentored and supported student therapists through onboarding, clinical skill development, case consultation, professional growth, and ongoing feedback to foster ethical and effective therapeutic practice.
- Built partnerships with local businesses to expand service offerings and clientele.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Oversee a team of 3+
Student Therapist
Rebound Total Health
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented diverse therapeutic interventions (CBT, ACT, DBT, Brainspotting) to foster awareness and growth.
- Conducted a 247-hour internship with diverse clients, assessing needs and guiding them in therapeutic techniques.
- Managed 15+ clients weekly, conducting psychotherapy sessions, documenting goals, tracking progress, and maintaining detailed records for comprehensive care.
Founder
Let's De-Stigmatize Mental Health Workshop
02.2018 - 08.2025
- Established partnerships for effective mass communications.
- Researched with medical professionals, crafting speeches on mental health, mortality, and substance abuse.
- Conducted mental health workshops for 250+ attendees, collaborating with licensed psychologists and psychiatrists to identify and recommend therapeutic interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling And Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton 09.2021 - 12.2023
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 05.2017 - 04.2021
Minor in - Mental Health, Addiction, And Society
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 05.2017 - 04.2021
Skills
- Business administration
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Human resources
- Financial management
Certification
Emotional Chat Support Services Training - Certified Listeners
Interests
Timeline
ECHO Ontario Mental Health: General Mental Health - CAMH & UofT Faculty of Medicine
02-2026
Suicide Prevention Training - Mental Health Academy
01-2025
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - CTRI
05-2024
Help Students Break the Stress Cycle: The Anxiety Management Tool You Didn't Learn In Grad School. -
03-2024
Mindfulness Overview and Awareness - CTRI
02-2024
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 & 2 (In Progress)
01-2024
Founder/Clinical Director
Endless Therapy Lounge
12.2023 - Current
Somatic Psychotherapy Skills to Bring the Body into Trauma Treatment - PESI
12-2023
Addictions and Mental Health Strategies for Complex Issues - CTR
12-2023
DSM-5 Differential Diagnosis for Clients with Trauma: Four Steps to Accurate Diagnosis - PESI
12-2023
Brainspotting Phase 1 - Institute for Midbrain Therapists
09-2023
Student Therapist
Rebound Total Health
05.2023 - 12.2023
Intensive ACT Training: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - PESI
04-2023
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - CRPO
02-2023
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
01-2023
CPR/AED/First Aid
01-2022
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE)
01-2022
Master of Arts - Counselling And Psychology
Yorkville University
09.2021 - 12.2023
McMaster University Research Ethics Certification
01-2021
Emotional Chat Support Services Training - Certified Listeners
01-2020
Founder
Let's De-Stigmatize Mental Health Workshop
02.2018 - 08.2025
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
McMaster University
05.2017 - 04.2021
Minor in - Mental Health, Addiction, And Society
McMaster University
05.2017 - 04.2021
Publications
Mental-health programs tailored for Muslims gain traction in Canada.
The Globe and Mail · Apr 28, 2019
The Globe and Mail article publication about my mental health workshop, "Let's De-Stigmatize Mental Health."
Should Twitter ban Politicians from using their platform to promote hate, racism, intolerance and misinformation
The Bay Observer · Apr 7, 2018
Volunteer Experience
Pre-Match Ceremonies Volunteer, FIFA Toronto (2026)
- Supported the delivery of FIFA pre-match ceremonies by coordinating event logistics, assisting participants, and collaborating with event teams to ensure seamless match-day operations.
Peer Support Volunteer (2020 - 2025)
Certified Listener, Hamilton.
Relief Support Worker Volunteer (2019 - Present)
Golden Women Support, Hamilton.
March of Dimes Social Support Volunteer (2020 - 2022)
March of Dimes, Hamilton.
Elected Welcome Week Rep (2019-2020)
McMaster University, Hamilton.
Shadowing a Dentist (2020)
Hamilton.
Elected Delegate for Liberals (2020)
Liberal Party of Canada Association, Ancaster.
UNICEF Subcommittee Volunteer (2018 - 2021)
McMaster University, Hamilton.
Volunteer (2017 - Present)
Canada Islamic Relief, Burlington.
Make-A-Wish Representative (2015-2016)
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hamilton.
Drivers License
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