Rasha S

Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Practitioner

Jan 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 6 mos

Provided psychological support and recovery-focused guidance for individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, emotional dependency, toxic relationships, and co-occurring psychological difficulties. Applied CBT and DBT-based approaches to help clients understand behavioral patterns, manage cravings, regulate emotions, improve self-esteem, and develop healthier coping strategies. Supported clients through emotional recovery, relapse prevention planning, anxiety management, and interpersonal relationship challenges within a structured and supportive environment. Achievements: Assisted clients in improving emotional awareness and self-control Supported addiction recovery and craving management Helped individuals navigate unhealthy relationship dynamics Improved coping skills for anxiety and emotional distress Developed structured emotional recovery and relapse prevention plans

Psychological Support Specialist

Aug 2016 - Jan 2019 • 2 yrs 5 mos

Provided psychological and emotional support for formerly incarcerated individuals and marginalized communities through structured guidance, emotional regulation support, and behavioral recovery approaches. Worked on improving self-awareness, rebuilding self-esteem, enhancing social adaptation skills, and supporting reintegration into healthier personal and social environments. Assisted individuals in managing trauma responses, emotional dysregulation, anger, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties using supportive counseling and CBT-informed techniques. Achievements: Supported emotional stabilization and behavioral improvement. Helped clients develop healthier coping mechanisms. Assisted in rebuilding confidence and social functioning. Facilitated emotional awareness and self-regulation skills. Contributed to relapse prevention and healthier lifestyle adaptation.