Khadija (Khad) Bint Misbah (she/her) is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University. Her doctoral research explores the experiences of adolescents in first-generation immigrant families who have an autistic sibling, with a particular focus on caregiving, family relationships, cultural influences, and resilience. Through her research, she aims to better understand the strengths and challenges experienced by siblings to help inform more culturally responsive and family-centred supports.
Khad believes that effective psychological care begins with a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and compassion. Her clinical approach is informed by training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (I-CBT) for obsessive-compulsive disorder. She tailors her approach to each person’s unique strengths, goals, and stage of development, drawing on evidence-based practices to provide thoughtful care.
Khad has worked across community-based mental health settings, schools, and private practice, providing psychological assessment, consultation, and evidence-based intervention to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She is currently completing her predoctoral residency in school and clinical psychology, where she provides comprehensive assessment, consultation, and intervention. She values collaborating with clients, families, educators, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, individualized recommendations that support emotional, behavioural, developmental, and academic well-being.
Khad has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, ADHD, emotion regulation difficulties, trauma-related concerns, school-related challenges, and difficulties related to self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. She is also committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive care.
Outside of her clinical work, Khad enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors, watercolour painting, photography, and spending time with family and friends.