Introduction

I am a Certified Psychoanalyst and have a Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Studies. In addition, I have extensive training in Relational Frame Theory and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I also have training in mindfulness and psychotherapy techniques, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy as well as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy techniques. I am licensed to work with individuals of all ages: children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is gentle, pragmatic, and adaptable.

Education

I hold a doctorate in Psychoanalytic Studies, which I was awarded by the Parkmore Institute, a world-renowned academic institution. I have a Master's degree from New York University, a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and I have studied and was a researcher at Teachers College, Columbia University. I have a certificate in adult psychoanalysis from the Institute for Expressive Analysis and a certificate in children and adolescent psychotherapy from the William Alanson White Institute for Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis.  

Practice

I have a private practice in Manhattan and see clients in person and online. I am a clinical supervisor at the Arab American Family Support Center in New York. I am the co-founder of the Palestine-Global Mental Health Network and a member of its steering committee; a member of the Board of Directors of the Gaza Mental Health Foundation; on the Advisory Council of the USA-Palestine Mental Health Network; Board of Directors of the Institute for Expressive Analysis, a member of the Board of the American Psychological Association, Division 39, Section V: Applied Clinical Psychoanalysis, and a former member of the Board of the American Psychological Association, Division 39, Section IX: Psychoanalysis for Social Responsibility.

I come to the field of mental health following a fourteen-year career at the United Nations most of which I spent at the Department of Peace Operations, where I was a political affairs officer. 

I work in both English and Arabic.

I am a published author and public speaker.