Saima Khan

Professional Summary: A seasoned and licensed psychologist with a profound commitment to fostering mental well-being and psychological growth within diverse communities. Possessing over six years of hands-on experience working with clients spanning from childhood to adulthood, I specialize in clinical psychology with a focus on various prevalent mental health disorders. My expertise extends across a spectrum of therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavior therapy, family therapy, hypnosis, and neurolinguistic programming, among others. As a certified trainer of the UCLA PEERS program, I am dedicated to enhancing the social skills of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, contributing to their holistic development.

Experience Highlights:

Licensed Psychologist, Community Development Authority (CDA)

At present: Providing comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions for clients above the age of 5, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns prevalent within the community. Implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and applied behavior analysis to facilitate psychological healing and growth. Conducting individual, family, and group therapy sessions, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.

Clinical Psychology Scholar

2017 till date: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, conducting advanced research and contributing to the academic discourse on various mental health disorders and therapeutic approaches. Providing training workshops and seminars on topics related to abnormal psychology, psychotherapeutic procedures, and effective intervention strategies for mental health professionals and community stakeholders.

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Professional Affiliations:

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Hypnosis
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Family Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Didactic Behavior Analysis
Psychodynamic Therapy
UCLA PEERS Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Education:

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology [Bahria University Islamabad Campus, Pakistan (2024)]
Master of Science in Psychology [International Islamic University Islamabad, (2016)]
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities [Punjab University, (2011)]

Certifications:

Licensed Psychologist, Community Development Authority (CDA)
Certified Trainer, UCLA PEERS Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
Member, Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
Member of Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA)
Member of Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychology (PACP)
Member of University of California Los Angeles, Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior USA