Kristi Mazalin
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
A compassionate general psychologist (clinical registrar) providing client-centred, culturally sensitive, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy across the lifespan. Specialising in therapy for adults, with experience in working in therapy for presentations such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, disordered eating and body image challenges, trauma, attachment disorders, perfectionism, low self-esteem, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and occupational burnout.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Psychologist (Contractor)
Peaceful Mind Psychology
Hawthorn, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Provide individual therapy for adults using a neuroaffirming approach.
- Specialise in working with presentations such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions, OCD, trauma, attachment disorders, body image challenges, disordered eating, perfectionism, interpersonal difficulties, and occupational burnout.
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and case conceptualisations to tailor treatment to individual needs.
- Utilise evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed care, Schema Therapy-informed care, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and CBT-E for eating disorders.
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, confidentiality laws, and AHPRA requirements. Ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines, including proper documentation, billing accuracy, and medical necessity requirements, while following ethical standards in psychological practice.
- Experienced in using Halaxy for appointment scheduling, clinical documentation, Medicare and private insurance billing, invoicing, secure client communication, and telehealth integration to streamline private practice operations.
General Psychologist (Contractor)
Optimind – Multidisciplinary Private Practice
Mornington, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide therapy for clients presenting with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment trauma, trauma, body image challenges, and disordered eating.
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and case conceptualizations to tailor treatment to individual needs.
- Provide evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT-informed care, Schema-informed care, EMDR, and CBT-E.
- Skilled in drafting detailed psychological reports for WorkCover, TAC, and DVA clients, ensuring compliance with legal and insurer requirements. Proficient in documenting mental health assessments, treatment recommendations, functional capacity evaluations, and progress reports to support claims and treatment continuity.
Provisional Psychologist (Part-Time)
Healthy Mind Centre
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided therapy for clients across the lifespan experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic health conditions, grief and loss, self-harm, addiction, autism burnout, school refusal, and bullying
- Managed high therapy caseloads, accepting self-referrals, GP referrals, workers’ compensation, EAP, and NDIS referrals.
- Applied neuroaffirming care principles using evidence-based interventions such as attachment theory, CFT, DBT-informed care, MANTRA, CBT, and ACT.
- Conducted cognitive assessments using tools such as WIAT-III, WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Conners 4, ABAS, BASC-3, DCDQ, CAT-Q, and SRS.
- Diagnosed specific learning disorders.
Provisional Psychologist (Intern)
Royal Hobart Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked in an acute inpatient setting and outpatient neo-natal follow-up clinic at ages four and six.
- Conducted cognitive and psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of medical and allied health professionals to support the rehabilitation and treatment objectives of patients presenting with functional neurological disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, and acute distress.
- Experience providing brief psychological interventions to adolescents in acute distress with eating disorders in an inpatient setting, focusing on stabilization, crisis management, and short-term therapeutic support.
Provisional Psychologist (Placement)
University Psychology Clinic, University of Tasmania
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided therapy and cognitive assessment services for children and adults
- Conducted cognitive assessments (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Conners 3, WIAT-III) and screening for autism and ADHD
- Developed case formulations and treatment plans using CBT, motivational interviewing, and ACT
Education
Master of Clinical Psychology -
University of Tasmania
12.2023
Master of Professional Psychology -
University of Tasmania
12.2021
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) -
Monash University
12.2020
Bachelor of Arts (APAC Accredited) -
Monash University
12.2018
Skills
- Active listening
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong micro-counselling abilities
- Patient and perceptive
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Neuroaffirming care
- Evidence-based interventions
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Professional References
- Emma Langley, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Lead – Healthy Mind Centre, emma.langley@healthymindcentre.com.au, 0400 134 511
- Dr. Mandy Matthewson, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor – University of Tasmania, mandy.matthewson@utas.edu.au
- Dr. Marion Barton, Clinical Psychologist, Mentor, marion@optimind.com.au
Recent Publication
A Template Thematic Analysis of Self-Concept and Self-Compassion in People Living With Endometriosis: Analysis of Qualitative Survey Responses, Mazalin, K., 2024
Therapeutic Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-Informed Care
- Schema Therapy-Informed Care
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- CBT-E for Eating Disorders
Timeline
General Psychologist (Contractor)
Peaceful Mind Psychology
01.2024 - Current
General Psychologist (Contractor)
Optimind – Multidisciplinary Private Practice
01.2024 - Current
Provisional Psychologist (Part-Time)
Healthy Mind Centre
02.2023 - 12.2023
Provisional Psychologist (Intern)
Royal Hobart Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
Provisional Psychologist (Placement)
University Psychology Clinic, University of Tasmania
07.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Clinical Psychology -
University of Tasmania
Master of Professional Psychology -
University of Tasmania
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) -
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (APAC Accredited) -
Monash University
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