MARYAM SAFIA FOUAD
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Culturally responsive Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University and experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy in a private practice setting. Skilled in clinical assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and supporting clients with diverse mental health needs. Experienced in telehealth and in-person care, clinical documentation, and building therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and collaboration. Committed to ethical, client-centered care and continued professional development. Seeking a clinical position offering qualified supervision and the opportunity to complete remaining supervised hours toward full New York State LMHC licensure.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-LP)
Next Level Mental Health Counseling
11.2024 - 06.2026
- Provided individual psychotherapy and couples counseling in a telehealth private-practice setting, tailoring care to clients' presenting concerns and treatment goals.
- Completed 1,500 clinical hours.
- Executed clinical assessments, diagnostic formulations, and individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive progress documentation and evaluation of therapeutic goals.
- Worked with clients presenting with a range of concerns, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), schizophrenia-spectrum presentations, mood and anxiety concerns, and relationship difficulties, consistent with professional scope and supervision.
- Cultivated a clinical niche for first-generation American and bicultural young adults, facilitating their navigation of identity development, cultural expectations, family dynamics, belonging, and intergenerational differences.
- Conducted Arabic-language therapy sessions and incorporated clients' cultural and linguistic contexts into the therapeutic process.
- Established and expanded a self-generated caseload through Psychology Today, professional networking, and community referrals, enhancing service reach and client engagement.
Counseling Practicum / Clinical Intern
Never Too Late Counseling
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Engaged in in-person counseling practicum, acquiring hands-on experience in face-to-face therapeutic work within clinical setting.
- Enhanced foundational counseling skills through direct clinical practice and active client engagement under supervision.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Mental Health Counseling
Pace University
Pleasantville, NYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Individual & couples counseling
- Telehealth & in-person counseling
- Diagnostic formulation
- Clinical documentation
- Arabic-language sessions
- Therapeutic techniques
- Caseload development and referrals
- Telehealth counseling
- Progress documentation
- Case coordination
- Therapeutic rapport
- Strong public speaker
- Aftercare follow up
Certification
Credential: New York Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit (LMHC-LP); completing remaining supervised experience toward full licensure.
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- French
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Title: MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR | CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-LP)
Next Level Mental Health Counseling
11.2024 - 06.2026
Counseling Practicum / Clinical Intern
Never Too Late Counseling
10.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science (M.S.) - Mental Health Counseling
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University of New Jersey