Sameet Ashfaq

Provided consultation and liaison psychiatric evaluations across inpatient medical units and the medical ED, including risk assessment, diagnosis, and determining psychiatric clearance, admission needs, and 1:1 observation. Implemented hospital-wide therapy services and OPWDD-specific capacity evaluations, and supervised psychiatry residents and psychology interns.

Researched the association between preference for family involvement and treatment outcomes for individuals with first episode psychosis. Participated in HeadsUp team meetings covering outreach, program evaluation, data collection, education, training, and clinical care.

Completed multi-rotation doctoral internship rotations including consultation/liaison, pain management and rehabilitation, emergency department, neuropsychology, inpatient addictions and forensic units, child and adolescent unit, and outpatient intakes with group, individual, and family therapy. Provided outpatient therapy weekly and performed consultation and capacity evaluations, coordinating be

Conducted a scoping review on differences in education, employment, mental health, and social acceptance of the transgender community across four provinces of Pakistan. Produced an article submitted for publication based on the review findings.

Provided psychotherapy and assessment to adolescents and adults (ages 10+) in an inpatient setting across voluntary and involuntary units, including dual diagnosis and substance use contexts. Co-led four process groups, provided individual therapy, and participated in multidisciplinary treatment and family meetings.

Researched educator mental health concerns, barriers to treatment, and strategies to increase mental health support for educators, including COVID-19-related stressors, resilience, and protective factors. Created surveys and forms, monitored weekly teacher feedback and termination, assisted with an MTSS-related poster, and presented at the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health.

Provided psychotherapy and assessment to adults (ages 18+) in a state hospital, leading treatment plan meetings with a multidisciplinary team. Delivered CBT, psychodynamic, motivational, supportive, and person-centered therapy on NGRI and civil units, co-led a Substance Abuse and Healthy Thinking group, and supported case management and court observation for TDO/CMA/involuntary status.

Administered psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults (18+) in a private practice setting, selecting assessment batteries based on presenting problems and intake interviews. Conducted a broad range of assessments including cognitive, neuropsychological, academic, executive/attention, trauma-related, personality/emotional/behavioral, adaptive functioning, autism spectrum, medical

Provided individual therapy to geriatric patients in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), including conducting intakes and discharge summaries. Facilitated weekly psychoeducation groups (e.g., CBT, depression coping, grief management, illness management, anger management, and anxiety coping) and supported team meetings and training for new interns.

Conducted immunomodulation of trauma research to identify approaches for recuperating lung tissue in a porcine hemorrhagic shock model. Performed protein analysis including western blots and presented a poster at an annual seminar.

Researched mitochondrial functioning in rat brains after repeated exposures to blast-induced head injury. Prepared samples for western blots using oxidative phosphorylation complex antibodies and used ELISA and quantitative assays to measure protein levels.

APA-accredited doctoral candidate program in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (2019–2024).

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (2019–2021).

Master of Arts in Social Work at Arizona State University (2017–2019).

Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Mary Washington (2011–2016).