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Name: [Your Name]

Occupation: Psychologist

Contact Information:

• Email: [[email protected]]
• Phone: +221 [Your Phone Number]
• Address: Dakar, Senegal

A dedicated and passionate Psychologist with a strong commitment to advancing mental health services in Senegal Dakar. With extensive experience in clinical psychology, community mental health programs, and trauma counseling, I am focused on addressing the unique psychological challenges faced by individuals and communities in this vibrant West African city. My work is guided by cultural sensitivity, ethical practice, and a deep understanding of the socio-economic context of Senegal.

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Dakar, Senegal. 2010–2014. GPA: 3.8/4.0.
• Masters in Clinical Psychology, University of Paris Descartes, France. 2015–2017. Thesis: "Cultural Factors Influencing Mental Health Care Access in Senegal."
• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Dakar, Senegal (in progress). Research focus: Community-based interventions for post-conflict trauma recovery in West Africa.

Senior Psychologist | Center for Mental Health and Social Development (CMHSD), Dakar, Senegal

January 2019 – Present

• Provided individual and group therapy to over 500 clients annually, focusing on anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery in urban settings of Senegal Dakar.
• Developed and implemented culturally adapted psychological interventions for refugees from neighboring countries, including Mali and Guinea.
• Collaborated with local NGOs to design mental health awareness campaigns targeting youth in Dakar's informal settlements.
• Served as a consultant for the Senegalese Ministry of Health on integrating mental health services into primary care systems in Dakar.

Clinical Psychologist | Family and Community Counseling Center, Dakar, Senegal

June 2017 – December 2018

• Conducted psychological assessments and diagnostics for children and adolescents in schools across Dakar.
• Trained 30+ teachers in basic mental health first aid and classroom-based emotional support strategies.
• Coordinated a community outreach program that reached over 2,000 residents of Dakar's Casamance region with free counseling services.

Research Assistant | Institute for Social and Behavioral Sciences, UCAD, Dakar

September 2014 – May 2015

• Conducted surveys and interviews on mental health stigma in Senegal Dakar, contributing to a national report on mental health policy reform.
• Published two peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of African Psychology, focusing on the intersection of traditional healing practices and modern psychology.

• Certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2020.
• Advanced Training in Cultural Competence, African Psychological Association, 2019.
• Certified Clinical Supervisor, Senegalese Psychological Association (SPA), 2018.
• Workshop on Community Mental Health in Urban Settings, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dakar, 2021.

• Clinical assessment and diagnosis of psychological disorders
• Group therapy facilitation and trauma counseling
• Cultural adaptation of therapeutic interventions for Senegalese contexts
• Community engagement and mental health advocacy in Dakar
• Proficiency in French, English, and Wolof (local dialect)
• Experience with psychological research methodologies and data analysis

• French (Native)
• English (Fluent)
• Wolof (Intermediate)

• Vice President, Senegalese Psychological Association (SPA), 2020–Present. Organized regional conferences on mental health in Dakar and promoted collaboration with international organizations.
• Volunteer Counselor, Red Cross of Senegal, 2018–Present. Provided crisis counseling to victims of natural disasters and social conflicts in Dakar.
• Guest Lecturer, Department of Psychology, UCAD. Taught a course on "Psychology and Social Development in Africa" in 2021.

• "Mental Health Challenges in Dakar's Informal Settlements: A Call for Community-Centered Solutions," *Journal of African Psychology*, 2021.
• Co-authored a report on "Integrating Traditional Healers into Mental Health Care Systems in Senegal," published by the WHO Regional Office for Africa (2020).
• Lead researcher for a project titled "Youth Resilience in Post-Economic Crisis Contexts: A Study in Dakar," funded by the African Union (2019–2020).

Available upon request. Please contact [Your Name] at [[email protected]] or +221 [Your Phone Number].

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