Therapy

Why go to therapy?

Some people come to therapy with reasons they can articulate clearly with defined goals. Other people come with only a sense that something isn't quite right, a yearning to understand without a clear idea of what that might be.

Both paths are valid. Therapy is a place to explore and walk towards a more authentic and fulfilled version of yourself and your life.

What does therapy with me look like?

Together, we'll explore what is bothering you and work to understand it. This exploration may involve assessments to gain insight. In psychology, different therapies work for different issues. The purpose of the assessments is to inform us which type of therapies would most likely work for you. Once we know what the problem is, sessions are 50-minute long sessions and include us talking and working through exercises together.

How do you start therapy?

I have created this website so you can gain a better understanding of who I am as a therapist.

I also invite you to a complimentary call where we can get to know each other better and discuss your needs and goals for therapy.

Where will our sessions take place?

I offer in person therapy in Lebanon and online services around the world.

Address: Baabda, Lebanon

Hadath, Mar Gerges Street , Event 2020 building, same building as Happy supermarket

First Floor, last office to the right

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Top Specialty

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)

I'm part of a select group of providers worldwide offering I-CBT services, listed on the official I-CBT provider website. As the only I-CBT therapist practicing in the Middle East and offering therapy in Arabic, I am deeply committed to working with native Arabic speakers on OCD.

What does OCD look like?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is about obsessions and compulsions, hence the name.

Obsessions are doubts that often start with "what if" or "maybe." You obsess over a thought, then do something to make it go away, which is the compulsion. For example, 

For the obsession “what if there are germs on my hand", then the compulsion can be handwashing

For the obsession "what if the door is not locked"  then the compulsion can be checking the door. 

For the obsession "what if  I harm my children" , then the compulsion can be avoiding knives, sharp objects, or your children.

Compulsions aren't always physical; they can be mental too. For example, 

For the obsession “what if I say something inappropriate” then the compulsion can be mentally reviewing and analyzing conversations to ensure appropriateness. 

For the obsession “what if I make the wrong decision”, the compulsion could be to overanalyze every possible outcome, making decisions challenging.

Living with OCD can be debilitating, underscoring the importance of specialized treatment. 

Despite being one of the most common disorders, it often takes more than 15 years to receive proper therapy because of misdiagnosis, shame, and fear of stigma.

OCD is often mistaken as overthinking, anxiety, social anxiety, or depression. People with OCD commonly experience anxiety or depression and might avoid social settings.

OCD can show up in so many ways, that is why there are so many subtypes of OCD, for example: Health OCD, Relationship OCD, Harm OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD, etc.

NB. Being licensed as a clinical psychologist in Lebanon may not directly translate to licensure in other locations