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Isma Ahmed

@ismaahmed

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Trauma-informed therapist specializing in substance use and family therapy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a clinical role providing trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy in a collaborative setting focused on substance use, co-occurring disorders, and family systems, with opportunities for professional growth.

I am a trauma-informed clinician completing a Master's in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, experienced in delivering individual and group therapy for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

I implement evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in residential and community settings.

I have experience with court-mandated populations, facilitating psychoeducational groups on relapse prevention and coping strategies, and providing crisis intervention and emotional support to older adults through phone-based counseling and validated assessment tools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

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Project Pride

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Deliver individual and group therapy to clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a structured residential treatment setting and implemented evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI). Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment plans while coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.

Individual Therapy Group Therapy CBT DBT Motivational Interviewing Biopsychosocial Assessments Treatment Planning Case Management

Friendship Line Counselor

Alameda Institute on Aging

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 (5 months)

Provided phone-based emotional support, crisis intervention, and resources to older adults experiencing depression, loneliness, grief, and suicidal ideation, improving engagement and reducing social disconnection. Maintained 100% accuracy in data entry and documentation and completed HIPAA privacy training.

Crisis Intervention Active Listening PHQ 9 Documentation HIPAA Older Adult Mental Health

Mental Health Intern

University of California, San Francisco

Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Supported the MISCI multimodal intergenerational social contact intervention to reduce social isolation in older adults, assisting with research and delivering intergenerational engagement activities to improve participant well-being.

Research Assistance Intergenerational Interventions Data Collection Older Adult Well Being MISCI

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California State University, East Bay

Master of Counseling, Counseling

Activities and societies: Clinical training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, substance use and co-occurring disorders; Marriage and Family Therapist trainee; individual and group therapy experience.

Master of Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, focused on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention; expected completion May 2025.

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Activities and societies: Clinical experience including individual and group therapy, assessment and treatment planning, and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology completed May 2020 with coursework and clinical experience in culturally sensitive therapy and assessment.