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About

Hello, I’m Nicole, a clinical psychologist with a passion for emotional wellness and supporting people to attain a better quality of life.

I'm a Lebanese native who identifies as a third-culture kid, having lived abroad pretty much all of my life between the UAE, UK, Canada, and USA.

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Experience

Clinical

I have more than 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. I've worked in various settings, including outpatient clinics, psychiatric inpatient facilities (short-term and long-term stay), and hospitals, all of which have provided me the necessary tools to provide therapy to a diverse range of clients from multicultural backgrounds with varying mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

Academic

I currently supervise clinical psychology postgraduate students (remotely) at the University of Balamand, Lebanon. I have taught the following undergraduate and postgraduate courses: introduction to psychology; development across the lifespan; introduction to CBT; seminar in clinical psychology (trauma).

My Approach

I provide telehealth-based psychotherapy sessions in English and Arabic to clients internationally. The majority of my clients are expats residing abroad, citizens of other countries, Middle Eastern, and frequent travelers.

I am trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Thera py (CFT), trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy.

I consider myself to be an integrative therapist, meaning I draw on different approaches depending on the needs of my clients. I don't believe "one size fits all". I strive to create an authentic and collaborative experience for clients, combining empathy and respect to guide the therapeutic process. I aim to provide a safe nonjudgmental space to help clients heal from their wounds, and to create paths to an overall improved quality of life.

Specialty Areas

Trauma (e.g. childhood trauma, PTSD)

Self-esteem/ Self-worth

Anxiety (e.g. social, OCD, phobias, panic attacks)

Emotional disturbances (e.g. excessive anger, guilt, fear)

Relationship difficulties (e.g. romantic, familial)

Life transitions (e.g. marriage, childbirth, career changes)

Loss and grief

Chronic pain management

Low mood

Depression

Stress

Education

Bachelor of Science Honors with Specialization in Psychology, University of Ottawa

Master of Science in Educational Neuroscience, Birkbeck College University of London

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), University of Birmingham

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