Emilie Boutin
Dubai
Summary
With over 12 years of clinical experience, I am a CDA licensed Clinical Social Worker devoted to supporting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families through meaningful psychological growth and healing. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for the human experience and a steadfast belief in each person’s capacity for change and resilience. I bring a compassionate, non-judgmental presence to the therapeutic space, creating safety for clients to explore, reflect, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I am a knowledgeable clinician with solid background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. I can effectively address client needs and foster positive outcomes through tailored interventions.
My work integrates evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment Theory—allowing me to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and story. I specialize in trauma resolution, anxiety, identity development, and relationship dynamics.
Having worked across healthcare systems, community organizations, and private practice, I now focus on offering psychotherapy to individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and lasting transformation. My aim is to help clients not only alleviate emotional pain, but also cultivate a life that feels more authentic, more regulated, and more aligned with their values and potential.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Therapist and Counselor
Emilie Boutin Therapy & Counseling
11.2024 - Current
- Delivering tailored psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and couples for a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship issues and self esteem
- Building strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintaining detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and confidentiality.
- Using a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Somatic, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment therapy
Clinical Social Worker
The Lighthouse Arabia Center for Wellbeing
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivering high quality assessments
- Offering tailored individual and family counseling and therapy based on goals and needs
- Delivering public talks related to mental health
- Developing and facilitating psychoeducational and personal development workshops
Senior Clinical Social Worker
Sidra Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Qatar
- Assessing and formulating the client's needs and goals
- Developing and implementing treatment plans to reach identified goals in collaboration with the clients
- Providing individual and family therapy to address mental health, to improve interpersonal relationships, expand self-awareness and to enhance coping skills
- Offering teaching in the context of adjustment to medical diagnosis and family's needs in the context of children hospitalization and new diagnosis
- Advocating for the clients for resources within the hospital and the community by assessing the financial and other biopsychosocial needs and works in coordination with community resources to meet these needs
- Acting as an advocate for children and women.
- Qatar
Clinical Social Worker
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Conducting comprehensive psycho-social and family assessments by methods such as interviewing the patient and family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and family and formulation of assessment and plan of intervention, in accordance with professional practice standards and clinical policies
- Providing counseling and support to patients and their families by offering ongoing individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and conflict resolution related to treatment decisions, child welfare, range of mental health conditions, family conflicts, medical illness, treatment refusal, end of life decisions and bereavement
- Building intervention plan in collaboration with individuals and families with respect for their strengths and challenges
- Engaging in individual and family advocacy to facilitate referrals to the community and access to adequate resources.
Social Worker
Psychosocial Centre of Ottawa
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Providing various mental health services with the goal of patient functioning and recovery to children and their families
- Conducting intakes and providing individual, group and family therapies
- Providing mental health assessments, counselling, referrals and intervention services.
Youth and Women Counselor
Women and Children Shelter
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Ottawa
05.2013
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Quebec in Outaouais
05.2012
Certificate of Social Work -
University Laval
05.2009
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Psychoeducation
- Behavior modification
- Progress assessment
- Therapeutic plans
- Therapy delivery
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Depression and anxiety specialist
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Dubai Health Authority Licence
Completed Courses
- Schema Therapy Level 1, 2024
- Compassion Based Therapy Level 1, 2023
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Level 1, 2023
- Gottman Couple Counseling Level 1-2, 2024
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2022
- Child Protection Congress, 2020
- Refugee Mental Health, 2017
- Attachment and Trauma Informed Care, 2014
- Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy Training, 2012
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills, 2012
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoors
- Active living
- Traveling
- Personal development
Therapeutic Tools
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Strength Focused Therapy
- Schema Therapy
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Freelance Therapist and Counselor
Emilie Boutin Therapy & Counseling
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
The Lighthouse Arabia Center for Wellbeing
01.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Clinical Social Worker
Sidra Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2022
Clinical Social Worker
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
01.2014 - 01.2017
Social Worker
Psychosocial Centre of Ottawa
01.2013 - 01.2014
Youth and Women Counselor
Women and Children Shelter
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Quebec in Outaouais
Certificate of Social Work -
University Laval
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Ottawa
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