I am an Arab-American Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, shaped by my journey living and working in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. After completing my graduate education and professional training in Washington, D.C., I relocated to Dubai 18 years ago. I initially served as the Director of Clinical Services at a prominent mental health facility before founding The Psychology Center within the Carbone Clinic.

As a classically trained psychodynamic psychologist, I am committed to ethical integrity and trauma-informed care, providing culturally competent, progressive, and evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I work extensively with diverse populations, including local and expatriate families, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities. My work also extends to those affected by natural disasters, war, and cross-cultural conflict, and I consult with local and global humanitarian organizations involved in crisis management and recovery.

Licensed in Dubai and Washington, D.C., I provide in-person therapy and online consultations to a global clientele

Seeking therapy is an act of courage and an essential step toward reconnecting with our innate capacity for healing and growth. Throughout my career, I have cultivated an integrative approach to psychotherapy that honors both individual development and the cultural contexts shaping each person’s unique journey.

By observing and valuing the interplay of global traditions, as well as physical, spiritual, and developmental factors that impact psychological well-being, I am able to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and confidential space where self-awareness can flourish, and healing can unfold. My approach integrates culturally attuned conflict-resolution strategies to support individuals navigating expatriate life, high-conflict relationships, communication challenges, intimacy issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, and existential transformation.

I also provide pre-marital, marital, pre-divorce, and post-divorce counseling, along with guidance on parenting plans, separation agreements, and family mediation. This process empowers individuals to explore their experiences and pursue meaningful, lasting change, recovery, or personal growth while remaining true to themselves.

As a Certified Treating Clinician in Narcissistic Abuse and Antagonistic Relational Stress, I also support individuals affected by relational antagonism and abuse, ensuring safety throughout high-conflict resolution processes while prioritizing family health and wellness

Through Fluence International’s globally recognized continuing education programs in groundbreaking mental health advancements, I have deepened my interests and expertise in emerging therapeutic modalities that foster transformative healing and expanded states of well-being. I specialize in harm reduction, preparation, and integration for those exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness. By integrating classical psychodynamic methodologies with a comprehensive bio-psycho-sociocultural lens, I help clients safely process profound experiences. This approach enriches their mental health recovery while honoring indigenous and cultural traditions aligned with their values and life choices.

Beyond psychotherapy, my background in special education enriches my clinical perspective. I recognize how cognitive development and educational systems shape personal growth and how the intersection of culture and education influences mental health and family dynamics. I offer specialized consultations for children, adolescents, and adults with Specific Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, developmental delays, and trauma-related medical conditions. Additionally, I collaborate with schools, corporations, and families to develop individualized programs that support overall psychological well-being.

I earned my doctorate from George Washington University’s Professional Psychology Program, where I received intensive training in traditional psychoanalytic theory, modern psychodynamic therapy, and complementary therapeutic approaches. My clinical training included an internship at The Catholic University of America’s Counseling Center, followed by post-doctoral training at Georgetown University’s Counseling and Psychiatry Services and George Washington University’s Clinical Psychology Program and Community Mental Health Center Clinic.

In addition, I hold a master’s degree in Special Education from The American University in Washington, D.C., and previously worked at The Lab School of Washington, D.C., teaching children with developmental and learning differences. I have taught in schools, university psychology programs, and psychiatric residency training. I currently supervise mental health practitioners and provide training in various psychological treatment modalities.

• Individual, couples, and family clinical psychology
• Trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, and integrative treatment modalities
• Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction, Trauma, Personality Disorders
• Grief, Loss, and Trauma
• Conflict-Resolution and Cross-Cultural Communication
• Repairs and restores intimacy in relationships and marriages
• Harm Reduction, Preparation, and Integration Therapy for non-ordinary states
• High Conflict Family Disputes
• Marriage, divorce, and premarital counseling
• Infidelity and Antagonistic Relationship Stress
• Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
• Expatriate Living, Acculturation, and Adaptation
• Severe Psychopathology
• Culturally sensitive practices for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities