Karem Muksed
Chicago
Summary
Behavioral health clinician and social work professional with experience providing individual and group therapy, conducting psychosocial assessments, and supporting adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient and community mental health settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, treatment planning, discharge planning, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT-informed care. Multilingual clinician experienced working with diverse and high-needs populations in collaborative behavioral health environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Therapist
Chicago Therapy Group
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and couples therapy utilizing ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed interventions
- Maintain a full clinical caseload and develop individualized treatment plans
- Conduct ongoing assessment of client needs, emotional functioning, and behavioral concerns
- Collaborate with clients to strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
Staff Therapist
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided individual therapy utilizing DBT, ACT, FAP, and Motivational Interviewing
- Managed a caseload of approximately 20 clients weekly in an outpatient behavioral health setting
- Conducted intake assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
- Facilitated skills-based therapy groups focused on emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
Therapist in Training (Graduate Student)
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted intake assessments and provided individual therapy under clinical supervision
- Utilized DBT, ACT, FAP, and Motivational Interviewing with adolescents and adults
- Participated in intensive DBT training with recorded sessions and structured supervisory feedback
- Maintained clinical documentation and treatment planning responsibilities
Therapist in Training (Graduate Student)
UCAN (Counseling and Youth Development Services)
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted mental health assessments and intake appointments for youth ages 10–15
- Provided individual therapy services in both English and Spanish
- Managed a clinical caseload under supervision in a community mental health setting
- Participated in weekly individual supervision and biweekly group consultation
Paralegal at Children’s Protection Project
National Immigrant Justice Center
Chicago, IL
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted extensive client interviews and intake information gathering with unaccompanied minors
- Managed high-volume case documentation and maintained accurate client records
- Collaborated with attorneys, social service providers, and families to support case coordination
- Prepared affidavits, legal documentation, and supporting records for immigration proceedings
Migrant Education Program State Recruiter
Illinois Migrant Council
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted outreach, intake, and case coordination services for migrant families across Illinois
- Connected families with educational and community resources
- Maintained ongoing communication with Spanish-speaking families and community partners
- Trained and supervised staff for statewide educational outreach initiatives
Education
Master of Social Work - Contextual Behavioral Practices
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN05-2017
Skills
Psychosocial Assessments
Crisis Intervention
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Behavioral Health
Care Coordination
Case Management
Discharge Planning
Treatment Planning
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
Risk Assessment
Family Support & Engagement
Trauma-Informed Care
Electronic Documentation
Timeline
Staff Therapist
Chicago Therapy Group
04.2024 - Current
Staff Therapist
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
07.2023 - 09.2024
Therapist in Training (Graduate Student)
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
08.2022 - 06.2023
Therapist in Training (Graduate Student)
UCAN (Counseling and Youth Development Services)
10.2021 - 05.2022
Paralegal at Children’s Protection Project
National Immigrant Justice Center
12.2018 - 09.2021
Migrant Education Program State Recruiter
Illinois Migrant Council
06.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Social Work - Contextual Behavioral Practices
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Olaf College