Experience

Psych Company Inc.

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychotherapist and Life Coach

  • May 2006 - Present

  •Assessing patients needs and then recommending a suitable therapist and appropriate method of treatment for them•Conduct intakes and provide ongoing individual counselling using a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Brief Solution Focused, Dialectic-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Coping Skills Training, Relapse Prevention, Client-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness, Family of Origin exploration work, Relaxation and Stress Management Therapy, Mindfulness, Supportive Counselling and Teaching Mental Health Psychoeducation •Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention to clients•Various presenting complaints were addressed including depression, anxiety, relationship issues (i.e. dating, abuse, assertiveness, communication), career planning, goal-setting and follow-through, emotional regulation, trauma, family of origin patterns identification, Parenting skills, self-esteem, motivational, distress tolerance skills, interpersonal skills, work related stress and anger management, •Administering and interpreting psychological and career tests (BAI, BDI, PAI, Strong Inventory, Meyers-Briggs)•Participating in regular staff meetings and peer supervision•Maintaining accurate records of clinical work•Evaluating and making decisions about a patients treatment options•Working in accordance with policies and procedures which govern confidentiality and data protection, information sharing and disclosure•Devising and monitoring appropriate programmes of treatment for clients•Working hard to maintain the highest standards of care and service•All services are provided under the supervision of a clinical psychologist

• Life and Success Coach

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  •Working with individual and business clients to help them reach their full potential•Build confidence or trust in selves•Help clients identify and change harmful thought patterns or unhealthy perspectives•Use various tools and exercises to expand awareness leading to sustainable growth and change•Help clients get unstuck•Encourage clients to embody their best possible selves•Help clients discover their values and align their lives with them•Use the coaching conversation to help clients discover their own solutions•Hold clients to their dreams and values even when they are uncertain•Help client see where they are now, where they want to be and how to get there•Teach clients how to cope with fear, doubt, failure, perfectionism, imbalance, criticism, et cetera



Kimberly Moffit and Associates

• Psychotherapist and Life Coach

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2016

  •Assessing patients needs and then recommending a suitable therapist and appropriate method of treatment for them•Conduct intakes and provide ongoing individual counselling using a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Brief Solution Focused, Dialectic-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Coping Skills Training, Relapse Prevention, Client-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness, Family of Origin exploration work, Relaxation and Stress Management Therapy, Mindfulness, Supportive Counselling and Teaching Mental Health Psychoeducation •Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention to clients•Various presenting complaints were addressed including depression, anxiety, relationship issues (i.e. dating, abuse, assertiveness, communication), career planning, goal-setting and follow-through, emotional regulation, trauma, family of origin patterns identification, Parenting skills, self-esteem, motivational, distress tolerance skills, interpersonal skills, work related stress and anger management, •Administered and interpreted psychological and career tests (BAI, BDI, PAI, Strong Inventory, Meyers-Briggs)•Participated in regular staff meetings and peer supervision•Maintaining accurate records of clinical work•Evaluating and making decisions about a patients treatment options•Working in accordance with policies and procedures which govern confidentiality and data protection, information sharing and disclosure•Devising and monitoring appropriate programmes of treatment for clients•Working hard to maintain the highest standards of care and service•All services were provided under the supervision of a clinical psychologist



Scarborough Women's Centre

• Mentor

  • 2009 - 2011

  •Mentor women through various issues •Provided support and encouragement as needed•Refer individuals to various community and social resources •Mentor women through various issues •Provided support and encouragement as needed•Refer individuals to various community and social resources



Alternative Secondary School (A.S.E.)

• Academic/Career/Life Coach

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

  •Working with high school youth to help support them in academic and career success•Help youth discover their strengths as well as barriers and challenges•Identify educational, social and emotional challenges•Encourage student goal-setting, commitment and accountability•Teach students how to coach themselves leading to success and victory •Working with high school youth to help support them in academic and career success•Help youth discover their strengths as well as barriers and challenges•Identify educational, social and emotional challenges•Encourage student goal-setting, commitment and accountability•Teach students how to coach themselves leading to success and victory



Adler Institute

• Student

  • 2009 - 2010



A Better Beginning

• Tutor

  • 2007 - 2009

  Worked with youth teaching math and englishAssisted with school assignments while encouraging youth to find a general love and enjoyment of learningWorked with youth of diverse backgrounds Worked with youth teaching math and englishAssisted with school assignments while encouraging youth to find a general love and enjoyment of learningWorked with youth of diverse backgrounds



Netex Enterprises

• Office Manager

  • 2004 - 2008

  •Helped address employee and client issues, problems and complaintsManaged all aspects of accounts payable (QuickBooks), accounts receivable, billing and payroll for a busy and expanding computer software company in an accurate, efficient and confidential mannerResearched and applied the Employment Standard Act to ensure company meets Government Labour LawsApplied, understood and ensured employees follow the various complex policies and procedures of the companyLiaised with senior officials and staff at all levelsRevamped and maintained a comprehensive alpha-numeric filing system resulting in substantial improvement in efficiencyRecovered funds in collection efforts with tact and diplomacyMaintained accurate records of employee’s hours, sick days and vacation demonstrating superior organization skillsPrepared the year ends with accountant



The Salvation Army

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residential/Day Program Counselor

  • 2002 - 2003

  Assisted with community development, program planning, group facilitation and referralActed as a liaison between clients, parents and schools/workplacesGroup facilitation with youth and adults of various cultural backgroundsHandled behaviorally challenging clients and learned how to defuse situationsIdentified needs of individuals and accessed resources for academic, social or emotional needsAdvocated for clients when necessaryParticipated in regular team meetingsProvided counseling when requiredRefer individuals to other agencies as required and monitor effectivenessAssisted clients in living independently and helping to build new life skillsExperienced in defusing highly charged emotional issues with client caregivers in an open environment to problem solve effectivelyTrained in First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis intervention and to disperse complicated medicationProvided written and oral reports to Directors, including incident reports, challenges, accomplishments, referrals and follow-up.Experienced in dealing with crisis situations and reporting to the proper authorities