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• Implemented psychotherapy with youth and their families using interventions and techniques from DBT, CBT, SFBT, and UP. • Provided crisis intervention, planning, and support through Crisis Support Services. • Provided single-session counselling through Quick Access Clinic.• Utilized assessment tools such as the InterRAI Screener+, ChYMH, C-SSRS, among others. • Co-Facilitated the DBT Skills Group (‘21, ‘22), successfully providing treatment to families seeking support around life threatening and quality-of-life interfering behaviours. • Maintained timely documentation of case notes, treatment plans, safety plans, and assessments.• Served as Chair and Co-Chair of the Social Media Committee and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, respectively. Member of the Quality Assurance Committee and DEI Committee.• Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team alongside community providers to build the circle of care.

Toronto, Ontario

• Practiced psychotherapy via individual counselling using interventions rooted in cognitive behaviour therapy and solution-focused brief therapy.• Completed comprehensive records including risk assessment, safety plans, and relevant inventories (e.g., BAI) for each client as per regulated procedures.• Collaborated with clients to complete treatment plans and goal setting around trauma, substance use, and mood-related disorders.• Carried out assessment of clients who were at risk of deportation using the SCID-5 and subsequently completed evaluation reports for client’s legal aid lawyers consisting of client’s bio-psycho-social functioning and recommendations for treatment.

York Region

• Practiced psychotherapy from a holistic, strengths-based approach assessing client’s bio-psycho-social-spiritual functioning through individual counselling and family consultation.• Assessed client’s frequency, pattern, and level of use through completion of intake documents and assessment tools.• Applied intervention and techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing, with use of other therapeutic approaches as required.• Collaborated with clients to complete treatment plans and goal setting around harm reduction, controlled use, and prevention methods.• Co-Facilitated the Parent Education Group, successfully providing support and strategies to parents seeking information around addiction and supporting their youth.• Developed a working knowledge of Catalyst to maintain timely documentation of case notes, treatment plans, safety plans, and assessment tools.• Fostered continued partnership among elementary and secondary schools in York Region.

Durham, Ontario

• Applied psychotherapeutic interventions including cognitive behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing, helping clients successfully challenge their perceptions, practice harm reduction, and meet their goals.• Gained unique experience in working with exposure therapies.• Completed comprehensive records for each client as per regulated procedures.• Carried out preliminary assessment of potential clients who exhibit hoarding behaviour. • Developed tracking and assessment tools for the on-boarding of new clients• Produced additional reference materials for dissemination of information to clients.

Counseling Services

• Practiced client-centred, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive individual counselling with a diverse population of adult clients including, but not limited to, international students, the LGBT+ community, and visible minorities. • Able to develop strong therapeutic rapport with clients within a brief (6 sessions) service model. • Successfully engaged mandated clients in psychoeducational workshops regarding alcohol use. • Completed assessments (C-SSRS, PHQ, AUDIT-C, MLS, and SCOFF), records, and documentation in a timely manner, in compliance with New York State mental health law and the ACA Code of Ethics. • Other responsibilities included implementation of researched-based tools and resources to foster innovative wellness practices throughout the campus.

• Responded to resident emergencies and conducted wellness-checks, alcohol assessments, and mental health assessments for residents in need of services• Carried out safety checks with the Fire Marshal in accordance with New York State law.• Assessed residence hall staff and Campus Safety with emergencies, as required.• Notified parents/guardians of student safety concerns, as required.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Assisted faculty with collation of primary data sets for ongoing research.• Aggregated supplementary materials for courses.• Edited manuscripts and provided constructive feedback for research documents.• Provided faculty members with feedback on various course readings.

Master Of Science (Msc), Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Activities and Societies: Kappa Gamma Pi, Kappa Delta PiResearch Assistant – Cheektowaga Central School District Workshop Presenter –.

Honors Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biochemistry And Psychology