Muhammad Ausama Saleem

Clinical Psychologist and academic professional with more than 13 years of experience in higher education, clinical practice, and mental health program development. Founder of the Department of Applied Psychology at Bahauddin Zakariya University Sub-Campus Vehari, successfully expanding the program to serve over 100 students annually. Extensive experience in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and youth mental health counseling, with specialization in anxiety disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, academic stress, and career counseling among university students. Skilled in DSM-5 based diagnostic assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gratitude based Therapy, psychometric scale development, and quantitative psychological research. Active researcher with 11+ peer-reviewed publications focusing on youth mental health, psychological distress, internet addiction, and psychosocial well-being.