Khadija naveed, clinical psychology, child psychology, Lahore, Pakistan
Its khadija naveed, Clinical Psychologist, and child psychologist. My MS is completed from Superior University Lahore and Graduation from Government college Samanabad Lahore.
I have experience of working with children with special needs and with behavioral issues. I worked in clinical settings, educational and special need areas. My main area of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning disorder, communication disorder, developmental delay, and behavioral chellanges. I have practical experience in providing Behavioral interventions, ABA strategies, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) interventions, psychological assessments, IEP plan (individualized educational plan), psycho-education, counselling sessions, provide support for child dealing with reading or writing difficulties, or parental counselling. My aim is to provide psychologically support to children or adults and families through my experience and provide evidence- based approaches according to client’s need.
My goal is to provide evidence based, non-judgmental and cultural free environment for my clients so they can found out solutions of their problems in a comfortable way and learn effective coping strategies and best therapeutic approaches. I also provide behavioral strategies to improving the daily living and help them to cope with all the behavioral and psychological difficulties. I can also provide online consultation and professional services to fulfill every client’s needs.
Educational background
I completed my graduation degree form Government college Samanabad Lahore. During my degree I have a strong grip in theoretical work and understanding of DSM 5-TR. I also worked as an internee in PIMH (Punjab institute of mental health) where I worked with clients struggle with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, anxiety disorder and drug addicton. I worked with clients and done psychological assessments, testing and learn therapeutic approaches like CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), group therapy, relaxation trainings. I completed my MS degree from superior university, Lahore. I gain experience by working in a clinical settings and have a strong grip in multiple therapeutic approaches and psychological tools. I worked as a child psychologist as an internee in Autism Resource Centre Lahore (ARCL). I worked with kids struggling with neurodevelopmental disorder like ASD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, communication and language difficulties. I gain experience in behavioral strategies, conduction of ABA, IEP plans, report writing, psychological assessment and progress monitoring.
Professional experience
I have 3 years of working experience as a behavioral therapist in ARCL (autism resource centre Lahore). Where I provide behavioral support to the child dealing with neurodevelopmental disorders. My duty isto conduct behavioral assessment by using psychological tools (CARS, portage, ABBLSR) and provide strong behavioral intervention to control irregular behaviors, tantrums and to increase socially acceptable behavior. As an ABA therapist I worked in different areas like communication, socializing, generalizing. Maintain eye contact, sitting tolerance, problem solving behavior, processing, cognition, motor activities, emotional regulation.
I worked as an LSA (learning support assistant) in Beacon house inclusive system. Where I provided guidance to students who suffered from learning, language, social and communication difficulties. I provided them a socially acceptable environment for students to learn and develop new skills where they enhance their skills and do learning comfortably. I also made IEP plan and conduct assessments to provide best for students. I worked with parents and teachers to understand children need and to give environment in which student can enhance their abilities.
Psychological assessment tool:
I am using all these tools for diagnosis of psychological disorders:
- Mental Status Examination (MSC)
- Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
- Rotter incomplete sentence block (RISB)
- Human Figure Drawing (HFD)
- Slosson intelligence test (SIT)
- Standard progressive matrics (SDCT)
- Bender Gestalt test
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
- Positive and negative syndrome Scale (PANSS)
- DASS-42
- Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAM-A)
- Y-BOCS
- CARS
- Portage guide
Therapeutic techniques
I can apply multiple therapeutic techniques:
- Psychological and behavioral support for children and adults
- Behavioral interventions for neurodiverse kids
- Attention and focus difficulties
- Applied behavior Analysis strategies (ABA)
- Make IEPS plans, Psychological and behavioral assessment
- Therapeutic techniques based on behavior therapy or cognitive behavior therapy
- Reinforcement and relaxation techniques
- Report writing and daily progress report
- Deep breathing, 16 PMR (progressive muscle relaxation), mindfulness, anger management, stress management, cognitive restructuring
- Psychoeducation and counselling sessions
- Reading and writing difficulties
- Behavior therapy to modify behavioral issues.
- Progress monitoring and documentation
- Reinforcement strategies
- Coping skills training
These approaches are used to treat psychological problems or to manage behaviors and emotional difficulties, reduction in anxiety or stress and to improve psychological well-being.
Clinical skills
- My professional and clinical experience include different services:
- Conduction of psychological and clinical assessment
- Developmental of IEP plans according to the needs of client
- Provide therapeutic interventions
- Conduction of counselling sessions
- Psycho-educate parents
- Maintainance of clinical records and progress reports
- Apply CBT techniques according to the needs
- Use behavior modification for a positive or desired outcomes
- Coping skills training
- Emotional regulation strategies
My goal isto provide nonjudgemental and cultural sensitive environment, and client-centered therapeutic environment. I strongly believe that active listening, confidentiality, professional boundaries and respect for clients is the base for best psychotherapy. My goal is to identify the triggers of my clients so they can find improvement in daily activities of life.
Online service and social media
I provide online psychological and counselling services
My services are available in social media platform for access and communication
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Conclusion
My professional goal is to provide ethical and evidence based therapeutic approaches to children, adolescents, adults and families and the individuals who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, academic and learning and social difficulties to improve their quality of life, emotional well- being, behavioral improvement, communication, family relationship.