Alaa Ibrahim

Alaa Ibrahim is a PhD student in the Clinical Developmental Psychology Program at York University, she is currently completing her practicum placement at Sageview Health. Alaa has also completed her Master of Arts in the same program at York University. Prior to that, Alaa received her Master of Science in Neuroscience and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McGill University. Her previous clinical practicum took place at the Youth Justice Assessment Clinic at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she conducted court-ordered psychological assessments for youth with a variety of concerns including mood, anxiety, emotional regulation and trauma.

At Sageview Health, Alaa provides comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families. She brings on a genuine, warm, and non-judgemental approach to her work creating a safe environment for her clients. Based on what best suits the client, Alaa integrates different evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Alaa’s specific areas of focus include emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, anger, and caregiver-child relationship. Alaa also has experience working with youth with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) facing emotion regulation challenges.

Alaa has received several distinctions, including the Canadian Institute of Health Research and the Quebec Autism Research Training Scholarships at the master’s level, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Counsel Doctoral Fellowship and the Autism Scholars Award at the doctoral level. Her research focuses on positive mental health interventions and their impact on promoting flourishing specifically in autistic youth. Alaa is passionate about promoting the mental health of children and youth specifically those from marginalized and racialized communities.