Taylor J. Zaidel

Provided supervised psychotherapy using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches (CBT, EFT, ACT, psychodynamic)

Student Psychotherapy Practicum - OISE Psychology Clinic - Toronto, ON

(2025-09 - 2026-04)

Provided supervised psychotherapy using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches (CBT, EFT, ACT, psychodynamic)

• Conducted intake, risk, and case formulation assessments and collaboratively developed treatment plans
• Maintained clinical documents and coordinated referrals and safety planning as needed

Behavioural Interventionist - Fairview Consulting Clinic - Vancouver, BC

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Supported autistic youth using individualized behavioural and emotional regulation strategies
• Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary providers to support communication, social functioning, and daily living skills
• Built strong therapeutic rapport with children and caregivers in home and community settings

Support Worker - Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) - Vancouver, BC

(2023-09 - 2024-08)

• Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, and safety planning from a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens
• Supported survivors navigating legal, medical, and community systems

Crisis Phone Support Volunteer - Battered Women's Support Services - Vancouver, BC

(2022-09 - 2024-09)

• Conducted crisis intervention, risk assessment, de-escalation, and referral support for individuals experiencing violence and trauma
• Developed collaborative safety plans and connected clients with community resources

Volunteer Text Crisis Responder - Kids Help Phone

(2020-09 - 2024-09)

• Supported youth experiencing mental health crises through text-based intervention
• Assessed suicide and safety risk, provided emotional support, and facilitated resource linkage

Volunteer Research Assistant - Trauma-Informed Responses Research Group - University of Toronto

(2025-01)

• Conduct literature reviews on clinician competencies supporting survivors of intimate partner violence
• Lead semi-structured interviews and assist with qualitative protocols

Volunteer Research Assistant - Anxiety, Stress, & Autism Program Lab - University of British Columbia

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Researched the link between depression and suicidal ideation in autistic children
• Assisted with longitudinal research examining mental health outcomes in autistic youth

Volunteer Research Assistant - Peer Relationships Lab - University of British Columbia

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Conducted quantitative and qualitative coding for research examining social functioning and ADHD
• Completed independent honours research on predictors of ADHD medication adherence

Afterschool Program Volunteer - Boys and Girls Club - North Vancouver, BC

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

Supported educational and recreational programming for children ages 5–12 in an inclusive after-school environment

Camp Counsellor - Canadian Cancer Society - Vancouver, BC

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Supported children and families impacted by cancer in a therapeutic camp setting

English Conversation Facilitator & Settlement Mentor - ISSofBC - Vancouver, BC

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

Facilitated newcomer integration through mentorship, communication support, and community resource navigation

Master of Education - Counselling Psychology (Counselling & Psychotherapy) - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (2024-01 - 2026-06)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology, High Distinction - University of British Columbia (2019-01 - 2022-12)