Dr. O is a world renowned International Psychologist, Author, Trauma Expert & Consultant
Johns Creek, GA
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Hi, my name is Dr. Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi. But most people call me Dr. O. I am a U. S. Navy veteran, International Psychologist, Coach, Trauma, Diversity & Inclusion consultant, and a Human, Social, Civil Rights Advocate and Activist, and Clinical Director at Out of the Box, Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting. I specialize in the area of trauma recovery and I have dedicated my life and career to helping individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children overcome emotional, cognitive, social, and behavioral challenges. Some of these challenges may include family or individual crisis, trauma, death, loss, or divorce, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, addiction, eating and body image disorders, personality disorders, sexual dysfunction, self-harm, and su***de, or complex mental health disorders.
I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona. I graduated with honors and specialized training in cognitive therapy and trauma-focused therapy. Following my master’s degree, I participated in the Diplomacy Fellows Program with the U. S. Department of State. I completed my doctorate degree in International Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in Trauma.
Over the past 8 years, I have provided mental health services in both private and not for profit sectors; including 1-year at an inpatient substance abuse residential facility, 1-year at an outpatient clinic for substance abuse, 1-year at an outpatient clinic for veterans, and 1-year at a state psychiatric hospital.
As a trauma and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) consultant, I provide consultation to various private, government, and nonprofit organizations internationally. With over 10 years of experience in the field, I have shared my expertise in trauma and diversity-related issues via educational seminars, workshops, and training. Some of my topics include: Understanding and Coping with Trauma as a Trauma Worker: Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout; Coping with and Understanding Traumatic Experiences Including: Posttraumatic Stress, Sexual Abuse, Physical/Domestic Abuse, Death and Divorce, Natural Disaster, International Trauma and War and Conflict; as well as conducting diversity workshops, seminars, and presentations on how to address diversity, inclusion, and discrimination issues and resolve D&I related problems in the workplace, cultural competency, raising awareness and understanding of diversity, inclusion, and discrimination, colorism, religion, and effective communication with diverse populations.
