“As the neurosis proceeds, we often find that the endeavour to undo a traumatic experience is a motive of first-rate importance in the formation of symptoms.” ― Sigmund Freud, Inhibitions, Symptoms and Anxiety

“Unexpressed emotions will never die.  They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways”
- Freud

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a Master's degree from the University of Saint Joseph in Lebanon and a DESS - Degree of Higher Specialized Studies in Psychology and Psychopathology - from the University of Lyon Lumiere 2 in France.

I completed a 2 years program training in the highly acclaimed Psychiatric Hospital of Vinatier in Lyon for adults, and in the renowned institution of “Fondation Richard” for children and teenagers.

After specialising in psychoanalytic therapeutic processes, upon my return to Lebanon, I have noticed not all patients would respond to that approach. Based on my findings and observations, I studied and perfected the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) method to better address traumas (PTSD) and their somatic symptoms.

On a clinical experience level, prior to joining AWC I worked for two years as a Clinical Psychologist at The American Hospital in Dubai.  Previous to that, I headed the Psychology Department at SESOBEL, an NGO specialising in disability-related projects. I have built the department, created a training curriculum for university students, recruited psychologists, supervised professional work and provided psychotherapy to children and their parents as well as introducing group art therapies.

I also simultaneously ran two offices in Lebanon for my private practice (adults, children and teenagers) while teaching psychology at the University of Saint Joseph in Lebanon.

I have worked with several international NGOs to provide mental health programs and psychotherapy both for individuals and groups as I’m a firm believer that good quality psychotherapy should be accessible to all.

Today, I am focusing on patients suffering from diverse forms of trauma, particularly adults and teenagers.