Rahul Verma
MA MFT RCC
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Hello, my name is Rahul.
I am a male, BIPOC Registered Clinical Counsellor of Punjabi Indian descent. I hold a Bachelor's in Psychology from UCLA, and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University.
My path to practice has been winding and non-traditional; my lived experience affords me the ability to readily connect with and understand the needs of a diverse set of populations. At the same time, my social and cultural background affords me the ability to connect with and understand the needs of a very specific population - the Canadian South Asian community.
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My clients receive a tailored approach to care based on a combination of trauma-informed humanistic and psychodynamic modalities. I treat a variety of concerns, ranging from but not limited to:
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trauma and abuse
depression and anxiety
substance use
marriage and family distress
men’s issues
chronic pain
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QTBIPOC practitioner
He/Him/His
RCC #19864
Work Experience
September 2021 - June 2022
​Clinical Counsellor Intern | SHARE Society
Port Moody, British Columbia
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Substance Use Clinical Counsellor Intern in the Adult Substance Use (ASUS) program
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Managed a caseload of 20 clients per week
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Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on relapse prevention and stabilization following active addiction
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Assisted clients in cultivating skills for relapse prevention, provided education regarding effects of substance on the individual and the community in which the individual resides, fostered a shift towards a future orientation beyond the limits of active addition and substance use
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Provided service in both in-person and virtual settings; well versed in offering care in both traditional and developing therapy-delivery environments
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Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes in case management system used by SHARE (NucleusLabs)
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Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school and community personnel, specifically to co-facilitate youth outreach program (YOLO)
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Assessed client on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health's Solid Organ Transplant Clinic for eligibility for liver transplant
April 2021 - September 2021
​Youth Worker | RYSE Supportive Services
Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Completed daily progress notes, data collection on Person Centered Goals, and progress made towards personal goals
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Followed the Care Plans as set out by the Social Workers, RYSE Management, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
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Created a home environment, engaging as a respectful role model
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Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings
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Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs
September 2015 - December 2020
General Manager | Roma Enterprises
Berkeley, California
