Drawing on my extensive experience in community mental health in both the United States and the Middle East, including over a decade at FSHN, I support individuals, couples, and families in the treatment of psychological and emotional difficulties. I specialize in trauma-informed longer-term individual therapy for deep healing and inner-child work, as well as treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), narcissistic abuse trauma, and personality disorders. I also specialize in PTSD disability evaluations for military service members, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Defense Base Act (DBA) purposes.<\/p>\n
After obtaining my Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, I was honored to receive the Fulbright Scholarship to study in the United States. I received both a Master\u2019s degree and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, San Francisco. Prior to joining FSHN 10 years ago, I trained for 2 years at San Francisco Bay Area community mental health clinics, providing trauma-informed psychological services to underserved populations in the area. I then spent 2 years at the University of California, Davis (UCD) providing psychological services and consultations to staff, faculty members, and the broader UCD community. I can provide therapeutic services in both English and Arabic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Education and Training<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology, Argosy University, San Francisco (United States)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology, Argosy University, San Francisco (United States)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, American University of Beirut (Lebanon)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Specialty Interests<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Complex trauma (C-PTSD)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf PTSD disability evaluations for military service members, veterans (VA), and contractors (DBA)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Trauma-informed longer-term therapy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Inner-child work<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Personality disorders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Narcissistic Abuse trauma in families and relationships<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Grief and complicated grief<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Bilingual therapy in English and Arabic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Certifications<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Professional Memberships<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf American Psychological Association<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fshncounseling.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/default-avatar-photo-placeholder-icon-grey-vector-38594413.jpg\"){kind=icon}
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