Sarah Atassi

Therapist at Innovative Counseling Solutions

Provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based modalities (CBT, MI, trauma-informed care, solution-focused, etc.). Track therapeutic progress, adjust interventions, and evaluate outcomes. Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and community partners to ensure continuity of care. Manage scheduling and administrative responsibilities.

Application Specialist Contractor at The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence - Remote

Utilized virtual platforms to support survivors and ensure data security in application processes. Maintained a comprehensive understanding of community resources for referral purposes.

Application Specialist Contractor at The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence - Remote

Utilized virtual platforms to support survivors and ensure data security in application processes. Maintained a comprehensive understanding of community resources for referral purposes.

Court Advocate at Arab American Family Services

Assisted survivors in completion of Emergency Orders of Protection and related motions. Attended OP hearings and guided and advocated for survivors throughout the duration of the case. Collaborated with survivors to create safety plans based on risk assessment and unique safety concerns. Provided emotional support to survivors through a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens. Collaborated with key stakeholders such as legal professionals, law enforcement, social service agencies, and other community-based organizations to advocate for survivors’ needs. Maintained internal tracking systems to document services, ensuring accurate and accessible reporting.

Client Assistant at The Caring Place - Valparaiso

Provided informal counseling to support survivors facing challenges related to gender-based violence. Answered crisis calls, identifying and handling safety concerns and needs. Ran weekly psychoeducational groups around topics relevant to gender-based violence.

Intern at The Caring Place - Valparaiso

Internship supporting clients and contributing to program activities.

Clinical Intern at Porter-Starke Services

Facilitated group experiences for school-aged children using an adventure therapy model within the experiential framework to direct activities on the Beyond Boundaries Challenge Course. Co-facilitated intensive outpatient addiction, relapse prevention and inpatient mental health groups. Provided individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based modalities. Conducted comprehensive bio psychosocial assessments, diagnostic impressions, and treatment planning.