Supervised Associate at Momenta Clinic for Psychological Wellness (2024-02 – Present)
- Provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused, Narrative, Adlerian Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation techniques on an individual and group basis Supporting Adults (18+) population and racially marginalized communities with addiction, chronic pain mood disorder, personality and trauma related concerns
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Self-Employed at Mind Mend Wellness Clinic (2023-12 – Present)
- Working on a contract basis across two psychological treatment clinics
- Supporting Adults (18+) population with moderate to severe levels of PTSD based trauma, mood disorder, personality and addiction related concerns
Clinician at Sahara Wellness Center (2023-07 – 2024-11)
- Provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation techniques
- Supporting Adults (18+) population with mood disorder, personality, trauma and addiction related concerns
Clinician at Roncesvalles Psychology Clinic (2023-05 – Present)
- Provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused, Narrative, Adlerian, Solution Focused, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation techniques
- Supporting Adults (18+) population with mood disorder, personality and trauma related concerns
Counsellor, Student Wellness and Acessibility Centre at Guelph-Humber University and Humber College (2015-11 – 2022-04)
- Provide clinical psychological services for domestic and international students including assessment, individual and group counselling crisis intervention, emergency reponse, critical incident debriefing and referrals
- Consult with Faculty, Staff, Case Managers, Circle of Care Team, Students at Risk Team, Residence Dons, Health Services, Academic Learning Services and others in relation to student support and wellness
- Collaborate with other health professionals both on and off campus with regard to mental health services, supports and programming for all learners and especially with international students.
- Participate as an active member and appointed Chair of task forces, committees and other mental health/wellness, report to the Director of Student Wellness and Equity Learning Centre
- Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of mental health proposals with external partners and the institute to assist both domestic and international student population
Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice) at D.F. Psychological Services (2012-01 – 2015-10)
- Provide variety of therapeutic techniques on a consistent basis to client referrals from Universities, Disability Management Institutes and Judicial System (refugee/immigration claimants)
- Provide psycho-diagnostic reports including differential diagnosis, psycho-education, address crisis situations and case manage referrals
- Provide competent, ethical and professional clinical care initiatives under supervision via weekly rounds and bi-weekly alternate group rounds in keeping with standards of The College of Psychologists of Ontario
Clinical Associate/Therapist at The Mindfulness Clinic (2014-05 – 2015-04)
- Provide cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma therapy, mindfulness based approaches, relaxation techniques and guided imagery
- Focus on approaches that promote positive change and self acceptance
CBT therapist & Coordinating Therapist, Concurrent Mood & Anxiety Program, Musculoskeletal Program (Hand, Hip & Knee, Back & Neck, Foot & Ankle Program) at Altum Health, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network (2009-09 – 2012-04)
- Served in a leadership role with the responsilbility of coordinating concurrent mood and anxiety treatment for all Musculoskeletal (MSK) programs across five satellite sites (Toronto, Mississauga, Cambridge, Sudbury & Ottawa)
- Provided Brief Solution Focused/CBT therapy, psychosocial clinical care initiatives via weekly rounds meetings to team(s) to de-escalate client(s) issues/crises across all MSK site clinics
- Collaborated directly with Manager(s), Practice Lead(s), Psychiatrist(s), Psychologist(s), Pharmacist(s), Physiotherapist(s), Occupational Therapist(s), M.D. (s), Social Worker(s), Kinesiologist(s) to establish goals and objectives for effective clinical care across all MSK sites and to make timely and appropriate community referrals if needed
- Provided group psycho-education on site and across all sites (via television) and leadership mentoring to MSK clinicians during teaching the sessions
- Created and implemented the best practices, processes, tools, templates, training, education and team strategies of a newly aligned clinical practice team.
CBT therapist, Function and Pain Program at Altum Health, Toronto Western Hospital (2002-09 – 2009-09)
- Developed and operationalized the treatment module to meet the psychosocial needs of providing pain coping strategies to work-link, individualized and IPP clientele (clientele referred from sources other than WSIB).
- Assisted in the development of the concurrent substance abuse program and identifying process guidelines in conjunction with a multidisciplinary staff to address the needs of this clientele based on research.
- Provided Brief Solution Focused/CBT therapy on an individual basis for WSIB and/or other third party clients/work link clients/long term disability (LTD) clientele who have psychological issues related to chronic pain as a result of work related injuries for the FRP Clinic via real time and e-counselling
Advisor, Workplace Diversity Office (Secondment Position) at University Health Network (2003-12 – 2004-05)
- Effectively supported activities of the Office of Workplace Diversity, ensuring compliance of Human Rights Systems and procedures with the Ontario Human Rights Code and UHN’s policy “Fostering Respect in the Workplace”
- Provided education, counselling and autogenic relaxation therapy to client base on an as needed basis
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of the healthcare sector, knowledge of diverse cultures and processes to develop effective strategies and programs to support UHN’s objectives and overall vision
- Responsible for case management, cross-cultural alternate dispute resolution, therapeutic counseling, diversity training and special project databases
Lecturer, Liberal Arts & Sciences Dept. at Humber College (2002-01 – 2002-08)
- Instructed Developmental Psychology Abnormal Psychology and Introduction to Psychology to Liberal Arts and Sciences and General Education students
- Prepared and presented lectures, exams, assignments, experiential group work, developed course outlines, provided additional resources
- Supported student needs by maintaining close contact with Accessibility Learning Services, Counselling, Helath Services, Career Services, Peer Assisted Learning Services/Mentoring, Testing Center Services, International Student Center, Student Wellness and Acessibility Services and other departmental sectors
- Participated in curriculum and program reviews
Project Co-ordinator, R & D Dept. at The Psychological Corporation (2001-07 – 2001-11)
- Managed inception and publication of projects and delivered products on time within budget while consulting with upper management
- Sourced and supervised research activities sponsored and funded through outside agencies and government grants while maintaining well documented files with up-to-date relevant product research and marketing trends
- Executed promotional activities, planning, marketing, direct mailings, brochure production, advertising in conjunction with other staff sectors
- Coordinated and managed all aspects of new product development from inception to publication, including project scope, time scale, human and financial resources, quantitative/qualitative analyses, report generation and delivery of high-quality end product
Research Assistant at Multi-Health Systems Inc. (1998-01 – 1999-09)
- Analyzed statistical properties of psychological tests submitted for publication and provided statistical reports conducted literature searches, edited manuscripts and manuals
- Aided in the conceptualization and construction of forms for assessment tools, resolved client issues, acquired knowledge in administering, scoring psychological instruments
- Assited in data collection, software quality assurance for tests/software pending publication
- Assisted with product development, prepared and coordinated both internal and external research activities
Research Assistant, Undergraduate Thesis at Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, MetFors, Queen St. (now Center for Addiction & Mental Health) (1996-09 – 1997-12)
- Administered various psychological instruments to court referred forensic inpatients under the supervision of a registered psychologist
- Acquired knowledge regarding ethical guidelines, assessment procedures in working with an adult psychiatric population
- Gained experience in administering and scoring various psychological instruments
- Under the supervision of a registered Forensic Psychologist, developed insight into interpreting data in view of University of Waterloo undergrad research hypothesis
