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Karima Hassam

Karima Hassam (She/Her)

MSc. OT (Master of Science Occupational Therapy) MACP (Master of Arts Counselling Psychology) BSc (Bachelor of Science)
Counsellor's Gender: Woman, Cisgender
Ethno-Racial Identity: South Asian
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 is also able to offer group therapy.
Communities Served
Black Individuals, South Asian Individuals, Middle Eastern Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
1 Week
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Weekdays - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
18 Wynford Drive Suite 210, North York, Ontario, M3C3S2
Accessibility
Elevator/Main Floor Office, Wide Doorways/Paths, Accessible Parking, Service Animals Permitted
My practice at a glance
4 Year(s) of Experience
Available both in-person and online
Age Group Served
Children (6-11), Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors, Families, Couples, Groups
Conditions Treated
Ableism, Abuse, Acute Incident / Stressor, ADD / ADHD, Addiction, Anger Management, Anti-Arab Racism, Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Asian Racism, Anti-Indigenous Racism, Anti-Latinx Racism, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Asperger and ASD, Assertiveness, Autism & Neurodevelopmental, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Cancer / Terminal Illness, Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia, Chronic Illness, Communication, Couples Issues, Dementia - Caregiver, Depression, Discrimination, Discrimination Based on Disability, Emotion Regulation, Family Dysfunction, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Gradual Return to Work, Grief & Bereavement, Group Therapy, Harassment, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Islamophobia, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Microaggressions, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Navigating Colonized Environments, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personal Growth, Physical Disabilities, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression, Pre-marriage Counselling, Racism, Relationship Problems, Retirement, School Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Separation / Divorce, Sleep Disorders / Insomnia, Social Skills Development, Somatic Symptoms, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Systemic Discrimination, Trauma, Violence, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
English
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment, Behavioural, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Interpersonal Relationships, Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy, Narrative, Patient Centered, Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches
Gender Identity
Woman, Cisgender
Ethno-Racial Identity
South Asian
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
Muslim
Lived Experiences
Immigrant/Refugee, A Member of a Racialized Community
Locations
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
18 Wynford Drive Suite 210, North York, Ontario, M3C3S2
Accessibility
Elevator/Main Floor Office, Wide Doorways/Paths, Accessible Parking, Service Animals Permitted
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