Meet Zarrin Tasneem
—Clinical Director, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Hello—I’m Zarrin Tasneem, Clinical Director and Registered Provisional Psychologist at CPC Clinics. I guide individuals, families, and communities toward mental, emotional, and financial resilience through a comprehensive, empowering approach. Drawing upon my academic training and hands-on experience, I partner with each client to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
Credentials & Education
- Bachelor’s in Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
- Master’s in Psychology, Yorkville University
These degrees provided me with a robust foundation in developmental, social, and clinical psychology. My undergraduate studies emphasized research methods and human development, while my graduate work deepened my competence in multicultural counselling, ethical practice, and advanced therapeutic modalities.
Professional Experience
- Counselling roles across multiple health authorities in Saskatchewan and Alberta
- Served rural, Indigenous, and immigrant communities
- Delivered both in-person and virtual care
- Addressed needs from routine stress management to complex mental-health challenge
Therapeutic Approaches
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma counselling
- Narrative therapy
- Group therapy
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Neurodiversity Expertise
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentations
- Personalized strategies and psychoeducation for clients & families
Populations & Focus Areas
- Who I Serve: Youth, teens, adults, couples, families
- Key Issues
- Unhealthy habits & process-dependency
- Anxiety disorders & depressive conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Family bonding & parenting challenges
- Behavioral concerns in children/adolescents
- Healthy relationship building
- Concurrent disorders (e.g., mental health + substance use)
Populations & Focus Areas
- Tailors treatment plans to each client’s needs
- Co-creates action plans A–D to navigate life’s uncertainties
- Builds self-esteem and resilience through strengths-based work
- Integrates financial-resilience coaching alongside therapy
Vision for CPC Clinics
- Create a welcoming, community-centered hub for healing and growth
- Offer both traditional counselling and specialized care (trauma recovery, concurrent disorders, unhealthy habits)
- Foster lasting, positive change and empower every client’s journey
Join me at CPC Clinics
- Rediscover Inner Strength through resilience-building exercises.
- Rethink Possibilities by exploring new coping strategies and life goals.
- Celebrate Every Step Forward—no matter how small.
