Saima Farooq Bhatti, PsyD
Counselor Faculty
Academic Training:
M.S., in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Special Education, State University of New York (2008)
M.Ed., in International Counseling Psychology, Lehigh University (2017)
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute (2023)
Internships:
Predoctoral Internship at San Jose State University's Counseling & Psychological Services (2022-2023)
Areas of Special Interests:
Immigrants, Muslim-identified and BIPOC individuals, first-generation students, advocacy for marginalized communities, substance use, identity development, identity development, acculturation, enculturation, health conditions, CPTSD, anxiety, phobia, OCD, and trauma.
Theoretical Orientation:
Integrative, culturally humble, and relational therapeutic style with a focus on person-centered approach while focusing on systemic issues. Use different modalities including mostly third-wave CBT, ACT, DBT, EET, EMDR, ART, CPT, exposure-based interventions, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems.