Ametis Bassir is a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR trained therapist in Houston, TX. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas A&M University and her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from The George Washington University. She is currently a doctoral student in the Counselor Education program at Sam Houston State University. She currently works in private practice and is an instructor at SHSU. Her experience includes working for non-profits, higher education, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient for eating disorders. Her areas of specialty include eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, couples, and women’s issues. She is a member of HEDS, TCA, and IAEDP. Ametis has done various presentations and TV appearances in the Houston area over various topics on mental health.
The intersectionality of eating disorders
about ametis bassir
Sehrish Ali is Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at the University of Houston, followed by her Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Baptist University and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Counseling Education at Sam Houston University. While pursuing her graduate degrees she centered her experience around gaining a better understanding of the complexities involved in eating disorders and the effects on multicultural populations. Prior to joining Center for Discovery’s team, Sehrish worked extensively with both adults and adolescents at various levels of care including outpatient, IOP/PHP, and inpatient. Sehrish is EMDR trained and in addition to eating disorders specializes in trauma, depression, and anxiety.
about sehrish ali
This presentation will provide current research on how perceived body satisfaction and weight stigma among multicultural groups are connected with one's level of acculturation. A deeper exploration of how minorities negatively internalize messages around body dissatisfaction and beauty ideals in comparison to majority culture will be examined. We highlight the impact of minority clients' lack of access and tendency to shorter lengths of stay in treatment compared to other racial groups. We will speak to the Health at Every Size paradigm and its efficacy to increasing ethical competency of working with various body shapes and racial identities. We will close with how to integrate a client’s cultural background and cultural identity into treatment planning.
with ametis bassir, ma, lpc & sehrish ali, ma, lpc
