Staff Therapist

• Oct 2021 - Present

I specialize in working with clients on concerns related to anxiety, depression, perfectionism, personal identity, and more. Whether it relates to gender and sexual identity, empowerment and safety, physical and emotional boundaries, or the many deeply personal life choices we face regularly, I rely on building a strong collaborative alliance with my clients at whichever pace feels most comfortable for them. I welcome questions of any kind, so feel free to reach out to me via email at incia@theexpansivegroup.com. I also recognize finding the right therapist can be difficult, so I also offer complimentary 15-minute consultations.I sincerely enjoy customizing my approach to therapy, which includes using a variety of tools tailored for each individual client's needs. Therapy is never one-size-fits-all, and I strive to find the perfect balance to provide a welcoming and collaborative therapeutic approach to ensure that each of my clients have a uniquely personal therapeutic experience.I am a first-generation Pakistani-American and proud to be an advocate for all genders, sexualities, and ethnicities. I bring my authentic self to each client relationship that blooms. As a woman of color, I understand the many challenges of the systemically oppressive environment around us, and strive to bring joy, warmth, and acceptance into every session.https://www.theexpansivegroup.com/

Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

Triadic Supervisor, Master of Arts in Counseling Program

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

Family Therapist

• May 2018 - Dec 2018

I work with families of children and adolescents who have Autism Spectrum Disorders and are experiencing mood and anxiety issues.

Behavioral Health Specialist, Children and Adolescent OCD and Anxiety program

• Jun 2017 - May 2018

I provide cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention techniques to children and adolescents with OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Rogers Behavioral Healthcare Clinical Intern, Graduate Student Therapist

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

A Graduate Student Therapist/Behavior Specialist practicing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy in a behavioral health hospital setting. Core Responsibilities included:• Providing individual and group training using cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention within both Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) settings, as well as morning and afternoon Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) settings• Dissecting cognitive distortions, re-framing thoughts, assisting with habituation of behaviors and thought patterns, behavioral activation, and exposure work. • Patients include children and adolescents ages 6-17 with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Anxiety Disorders, and occasionally those with Depression/Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders• Balancing individual patient care, cognitive behavioral therapy patient groups, parental education groups, clinical documentation, patient review groups, and individual supervision• Completing multiple courses and assignments, attending weekly case consultation presentation groups, Master's Final Capstone Research Presentation development, and preparation for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in April 2017• Designing and leading cognitive behavioral therapy skill groups once per week• Co-leading Parent University groups, held twice weekly, to inform parents of patients about treatment methods, goal setting, answering questions, and adjusting parenting behaviors within the home to provide the most effective treatment possible to patients• Meeting weekly for individual clinical supervision, staff meetings, and group supervision sessions, as well as collaborate with various hospital staff members, such as family therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and dietitians, to provide comprehensive treatment plans and daily treatment goals

Graduate Student Therapist, Practicum, and Harris Scholar

• Sep 2015 - May 2017

A graduate student therapist in a psychoanalytically-focused Counseling program. Weekly responsibilities include balancing coursework, practicing independent counseling sessions with clients through The Family Institute, preceptor meetings, and supervision.CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:The Family Institute at Northwestern University Evanston, ILClinical Intern September 2015 – present• Provide weekly individual psychotherapy to a current caseload of 4 clients; presenting problems include life transition issues, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and grief/loss; will increase caseload to 5-6 clients. Presenting problems include anxiety, depression, work/life balance, relationship conflicts, and life goals.• Design treatment plans for each individual client; assist clients in establishing attainable goals for therapy• Utilize skills in communication, empathy, and intervention to facilitate client growth• Assess client needs and provide appropriate referrals to outside psychiatrists and specialists as needed • Compose detailed case notes and assessments for each client• Actively participate in weekly group supervision for case conceptualization, feedback, and peer consultation.

Health Services Appointments Staff

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

Core Responsibilities included:• Scheduled and rescheduled patient and faculty medical appointments• Ensured accuracy of patient account information and confidentiality• Referred urgent care patients to the Nurse Facilitator for immediate medical care• Checked in patients with scheduled appointments and completed encounter forms and privacyforms Core Responsibilities included:• Scheduled and rescheduled patient and faculty medical appointments• Ensured accuracy of patient account information and confidentiality• Referred urgent care patients to the Nurse Facilitator for immediate medical care• Checked in patients with scheduled appointments and completed encounter forms and privacyforms