Clinical Psychologist Crisis Intervention

MORTATHA AL KHAFAGE

Clinical Psychologist Kiel, Germany

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PROFILE

Multilingual Clinical Psychologist with 7+ years of experience across hospitals, clinics, and international online platforms. Specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and Islamic psychology. Proven expertise in acute psychiatry, crisis intervention, and culturally sensitive counseling in Arabic, German, and English.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Schema Therapy

• Crisis & Trauma Intervention (Acute Psychiatry)

• Islamic Psychology & Culturally Adaptive Therapy

• Cross-Cultural Counseling (Arabic – English – German)

• Adolescent, Adult & Family Therapy

• Online Counseling & Telehealth (1000+ sessions)

• Clinical Documentation & Ethical Standards

• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Clinical Psychologist / Counselor Instahelp, BetterHelp, Counseling Clinic, MantraCare, It’s Complicated – Remote Aug 2021 – Present

• Delivered 1000+ online sessions with clients in 20+ countries.

• Focus on trauma, relationship conflicts, identity crises, academic burnout.

• Applied CBT, psychodynamic, systemic, and Islamic psychology frameworks. Clinical Psychologist – Acute Psychiatry Asklepios Klinikum Nord, Hamburg Jan 2022 – Jun 2024

• Conducted assessments and interventions for suicidal, psychotic, and traumatized patients.

• Worked in high-pressure emergency psychiatric unit.

• Coordinated treatment with psychiatrists and medical staff. Multisystemic Therapist (Youth & Family) GSI – Hamburg Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

• Crisis intervention for adolescents with complex family issues.

• Liaised with youth services, schools, and health professionals. Legal and Mental Health Advisor MiA e.V. – Hamburg Aug 2020 – Jul 2021

• Supported psychiatric patients with legal and administrative matters.

• Coordinated psychosocial support and hospital admissions. Clinical Psychologist (Inpatient Therapy) AMEOS Klinik, Geestland Oct 2018 – Apr 2020

• Provided inpatient therapy for anxiety, mood, and trauma disorders.

• Conducted diagnostics, therapy planning, and group interventions. Research Assistant – Behavioral Psychology IVAH – Hamburg 2015 – 2016

• Contributed to research in behavior therapy and psychotherapy.

• Supported academic publications and training projects. EDUCATION

• Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Approbation in Progress) – HIP Hafencity Institute for Psychotherapy, Hamburg (since 2018)

• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy – Medical School Hamburg (2016–2018)

• B.Sc. Psychology – Medical School Hamburg (2013–2016)

• Philosophy & Islamic Studies – University of Hamburg LANGUAGES

Arabic – Advanced English – Fluent German – Native STRENGTHS

Clinical Documentation Ethical Risk Management Telehealth Tools Alpha Presence

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