KARIMA HASSAM
Karima Hassam, MACP, M.Sc., RP(Q), OT. (Reg.) Ont, is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and registered Occupational Therapist (OT) with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. She has her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. In her work as an OT and psychotherapist for over 16 years, she gained an appreciation for the profound impact mental health has on physical and functional recovery after an injury. Karima uses various therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She believes in client-centred, goal-directed practice and views the client from a holistic lens. Karima practices from a trauma informed and anti-oppressive approach and has a keen understanding of the impact of generational trauma on one’s mental health.
Karima offers individual, couples, and family therapy. Karima also offers group therapy.