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Ahlam Bouman Ali

Everett,USA

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven Mental Health Social Worker with 4+ years of experience delivering trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, MI, and IFS. Skilled in working collaboratively with diverse adult populations to support meaningful therapeutic goals. Committed to fostering client engagement, promoting recovery, and enhancing well-being through effective communication and a strengths-based approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Clinician

Alona Wellness Center
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide individual therapy to a caseload of 35–40 adults using evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, MI, IFS, and psychoeducation.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized, measurable treatment plans, adjusting interventions based on progress.
  • Deliver culturally responsive, strengths-based care while connecting clients to appropriate community resources and supports.
  • Evaluate clients’ mental health needs to determine the nature and scope of emotional, behavioral, or psychological concerns.

Mental Health Clinician II

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Managed caseload of 55+ clients providing individual and group therapy sessions by utilizing CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR and psychoeducation to support the clients and promote coping skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention services including risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals as needed.
  • Advocated for clients and provided support in accessing necessary resources and services.

Mental Health Associate

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Streamlined client-centered support across 17 clients, providing trauma-informed, culturally competent assessment, counseling, and treatment planning to refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Conducted crisis assessments for clients experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness.
  • Provided assessment and evaluation of clients’ mental health needs.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, community organizations, and other agencies to ensure appropriate services were provided.

Education

Masters - Social Work

University of Washington Seattle
Seattle, WA
06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Comparative Religion

University of Washington Seattle
Seattle, WA
06.2016

Skills

  • Individual/Group Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma Care
  • DSM-5 Diagnostics
  • Discharge planning
  • Case management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • LSWAIC 8/2026

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate Clinician

Alona Wellness Center
03.2024 - Current

Mental Health Clinician II

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
10.2020 - 02.2024

Mental Health Associate

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
02.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Comparative Religion

University of Washington Seattle

Masters - Social Work

University of Washington Seattle