ANUSHA KASSAN, M.A.
1407 Patrice
Montreal, Quebec
H8N 1P9
Canada
514.865.6074
anusha.kassan@mail.mcgill.ca
EDUCATION
DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY
McGill University
Counseling Psychology
2002 – Present
MASTER OF ARTS
McGill University
Counseling Psychology
2000 – 2002
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Concordia University
Psychology – Honors Program
1995 – 2000
DIPLOMA OF COLLEGIAL STUDIES
Maisonneuve College
Social Sciences
1993 – 1995
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
University of California, Irvine
Counseling Center
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2006 – 2007
Carried out psychological assessments
Conducted individual, couple, and group counseling
Engaged in crisis intervention and case management
Perform psychometric testing and assessment
Delivered outreach and consultation projects
Participated in numerous training seminars
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DOCTORAL PRACTICUM
McGill University
Psycho-Educational & Counseling Clinic
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Conducted individual counseling
Performed psychometric testing and assessment
Student coordinator of the clinic for a two-year period
DOCTORAL PRACTICUM
Montreal Children’s Hospital
Department of Psychiatry
Adolescent Substance Abuse Service
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2001 – 2002
Conducted individual and group counseling
Performed family assessments
Performed psychometric testing and assessment
BACHELOR’S INTERNSHIP
TIFERET Holistic Health Clinic
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2004 – 2005
Conducted individual and group counseling
Performed psychometric testing and assessment
Researched and designed psycho-educational protocols
MASTER’S INTERNSHIP
Montreal Children’s Hospital
Department of Psychiatry
Adolescent Treatment Program
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2002 – 2006
Performed substance abuse assessments
Conducted individual counseling
Carried out psycho-educational sessions with parents
DOCTORAL PRACTICUM
Montreal Children’s Hospital
Department of Psychiatry
Gilman Day Hospital
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2002 – 2006
1998 – 1999
Observed psychological assessments
Assisted in administration
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CO-TEACHER
University of California, Irvine
Counseling Center
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Asian American Psychology
Leadership and Identity
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
University of California, Irvine
Counseling Center
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2004 – 2005
Theories of Helping
Culture and Communication
Multicultural Counseling Competencies with Adolescent
Multicultural Issues in Testing and Assessment
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
McGill University
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology
Practicum in Counseling
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2006 – 2007
Facilitating Conflict Resolution
Crisis Intervention in Residence Halls
Multicultural Counseling Competencies
Clinical Work with Transgender Clients
Understanding and Reflecting on Sexism
Grief and Loss During the Holidays
Relaxation and Self-Care for Peer Helpers
Stress and Anxiety Management for Medical Students
GUEST LECTURER
McGill University
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology
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2006 – 2007
2002 – 2005
Conducted individual and group supervision
Reviewed videotapes of counseling sessions
Provided feedback on students’ performance
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TEACHING ASSISTANT
McGill University
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology
Internship in Psychological Testing
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Corrected psychological reports
Reviewed videotapes of test administrations
Provided feedback on students’ performance
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
Montreal Children’s Hospital
Department of Psychiatry
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2003 – 2004
2003 – 2004
Adolescent Substance Abuse
School-to-Work Transition
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
McGill University
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology
Multiculturalism & Diversity Laboratory
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Carried out literature reviews
Conducted qualitative and quantitative data collection
Performed qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Participated in the preparation of manuscripts
Presented at psychological conferences
Completed doctoral dissertation
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Montreal Children’s Hospital
Department of Psychiatry
Adolescent Substance Abuse Service
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2002 – Present
2001 – 2002
Carried out substance abuse interviews
Performed data collection and data entry
Conducted statistical analyses
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
McGill University
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology
Psychotherapy Process Research Laboratory
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Carried out literature reviews
Conducted data collection, entry, and analysis
Participated in conference presentations
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Concordia University
Department of Psychology
Sexuality & Reproductive Health Laboratory
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1998 – 2000
Recruited participants
Managed data collection and data entry
Performed statistical analyses
Completed an undergraduate honors thesis
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Concordia University
Department of Psychology
Cognitive-Behavioral Research Laboratory
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2000 – 2002
1999
Managed data collection
Performed data entry
Completed statistical analyses
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
Kassan, A. Attending to Adolescent Clients' Multiple Identities in Multicultural Counseling.
Paper presented at the Association for Women in Psychology. San Francisco, CA, March
2007.
Sinacore, A. L., Kassan, A., Lerner, S., Cairns, K., & McKinon, C. Cultural Transitioning:
Negotiating Immigrant, Ethnic, and Religious Identities. Paper presented at the
Association for Women in Psychology. Ann Arbor, MI, March 2006.
Sinacore, A. L., Kassan, A., Cairns, K., & Lerner, S. Cultural Transitioning: Educational and
Societal Barriers Confronted by New Immigrants. Poster presented at the Canadian
Psychological Association. Calgary, AB, June 2006.
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Sinacore, A. L., Gotlieb, M., & Kassan, A. Immigrants’ Experiences of Cultural Transitioning
and Occupational Stress. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association.
Montreal, QC, June 2005.
Kassan, A., Gotlieb, M., & Sinacore, A. L. Multicultural Training and Competencies with
Adolescents. Paper presented at the Association for Women in Psychology. Tampa, FL,
February 2005.
Kassan, A., & Chamodraka, M. Conducting Supervision from a Feminist / Multicultural
Perspective: A Self-Reflective Account of Two Female Doctoral Students. Paper presented
at the Association for Women in Psychology. Tampa, FL, February 2005.
Kassan, A., & Sinacore, A. L. Transsexuals in Transition: Implications for Psychologists.
Structured discussion facilitated at the Association for Women in Psychology.
Philadelphia, PA, February 2004.
Romano, V., Kassan, A., Stamatakos, B., DeSilva, N., & Fitzpatrick, M. Client and Therapist
Attachment as Predictors of the Development of the Working Alliance. Poster presented
at the Society for Psychotherapy Process Research. Santa Barbara, CA, June 2002.
Kassan, A. Czuba, S., Volsky, J., & Brender, W. The Impact of Extraversion and Sexual SelfSchema on Sexual Perceptions, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Heterosexual Individuals.
Poster presented at the Guelph Conference and Training Institute on Sexuality. Guelph,
ON, June 2001.
Romano, V., Kassan, A., Stamatakos, B., DeSilva, N., Cardinal, S., & Fitzpatrick, M.
The Process of Defining Process Research: Philosophical, Methodological, and
Measurement Issues. Poster presented at the Eastern Psychology Association.
Washington, DC, April 2001.
Kassan, A., Volsky, J., & Brender, W. Similarity on Relationship and Sexual satisfaction in
Heterosexual Couples. Poster presented at the Guelph Conference and Training Institute
on Sexuality. Guelph, ON, June 2000.
Volsky, J., Brender, W., & Kassan, A. The Relationship Between Sexual Self-Schema and Sexual
Behaviors in University Aged Women. Poster presented at the Guelph Conference and
Training Institute on Sexuality. Guelph, ON, June 2000.
Brender, W., Volsky, J., Larouche, J. & Kassan, A. Personality and Sexual Self-Schema in Young
Women. Poster presented at La Société Québécoise pour la Recherche en Psychologie.
Quebec, QC, October 1999.
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PROFESIONAL WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Joe Simanek, J.D., 8 hours.
UCI Counseling Center, Irvine, CA
2006
DEVELOPING ANF ENHANCING COMPETENCE IN CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Edward Shafranske, Ph.D., 8 hours.
UCI Counseling Center, Irvine, CA
2006
EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT FOR MAJOR DEPRESSION:
AN INDIVIDUALIZED COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL APPROACH
Randy Paterson, Ph.D., 8 hours.
Canadian Psychological Association Conference, Montreal, QC.
2005
MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS AND SKILLS IN COUNSELING AND THERAPY
Derald Wing Sue, Ph.D., 8 hours.
Queen’s University Cross-Cultural Counseling Institute, Kingston, ON.
2005
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM
Jean-Marc Assaad, Ph.D., 24 hours.
Quebec Pulmonary Association, Montreal, QC.
2003
SOCIAL-INTERACTIONAL APPROACH TO COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY
Jeanne L. Eddisford, Ph.D., 16 hours.
Professional Training Institute, Montreal, QC.
2002
PROFESIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Student Member
2002 - Present
CANADIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Student Member
2002 - Present
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN PSYCHOLOGY
Student Member
2002 - Present
SOCIETY FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH
Student Member
2000 - 2002
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