Education History

Dr. Bita earned her B.A. (with honors) and M.A. in clinical psychology from University of Cologne in Germany, and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Concordia university in Montreal. She is a clinical psychologist who has worked in various treatment settings both privately within her own clinic and publicly within the healthcare systems of Germany and Canada. Moreover, her sensitivity to diversity and cultural background as well as her respect for spirituality was the deriving force for her in working with and helping the Canadian natives.

During her years (more than a decade) as a psychologist, Dr. Bita has gained extensive experience in providing therapy and counseling to individuals, couples and families... In addition to her roles as psychologist, and corporate consultant, Dr. Bita is also considered amongst her peers as one of the foremost dedicated and respected clinical psychologists. In fact, many celebrities and politicians in Canada, Germany, and USA also turn to Dr. Bita when they are in need of counseling.

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Research Experience

Dr. Bita has an extensive research experience in a variety of laboratories in the field of psychology in Montreal and in Germany, which are:

• Dissertation: The effect of Anxiety on sexual arousal in men and women.
• Study on hypertension and perceived racism in Canadian black vs. Canadian white men.
• Study on the most common psychological problems and disorders present in immigrants/refugees living in Germany.
• M.A. Thesis: Coping strategies and their practicality with male and female immigrants living in Germany.

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Clinical Training and Work

The work experiences of Dr. Bita as a psychologist in Montreal and in Germany are listed below:

• Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at RVH, Montreal
• OCD at OCD clinic in RVH, Montreal
• Drugs and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in, Chertsey (north of Montreal)
• Eating Disorders Clinic at Douglas Hospital, Montreal
• Sex and Couple Therapy at RVH, Montreal
• Pain Clinic at Montreal General Hospital, Montreal
• Applied Psychological Center at Concordia University, Montreal
• Psycho-social Center for Immigrants and refugees living in Germany: Dealing with culture shock and psychological maladjustment.

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