Psychology & Wellness

Perla Maalouf

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist

I am a committed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with extensive experience across various professional settings in Lebanon. Since 2017, I have operated my private practice, where I specialize in diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, conducting psychological assessments, and delivering therapeutic interventions with an integrative approach.

In addition, I have worked with esteemed organizations, such as Doctors Without Borders, where I provided mental health evaluations and psychotherapy. I have also facilitated psychoeducation and awareness programs on a wide range of topics, including trauma, positive parenting, early marriage, childhood adversity and many others aimed at helping individuals navigate mental health.

My experience spans working with diverse populations from various cultural and national backgrounds. I employ a range of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a focus on addressing childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation, and related psychological challenges.

I am deeply dedicated to uncovering and addressing the underlying causes of psychological symptoms to foster long-term healing and well-being.

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Education and Training

● Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon

● Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Clinical Psychology from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon

● Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

● Psychiatry intensive course

● Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP)

● Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

● First Aid Response

● Suicide Prevention

● Treatment of Eating Disorders

● Case Management

● LGBT Mental and Sexual Health

● Systemic and Family Therapy

● Psychosomatic Relationships

● Adaptation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Specialty Interests

● Anxiety disorders, panic attacks

● Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder

● Trauma-related conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

● Eating disorders, including bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder

● Personality disorders

● Childhood trauma and adversity

● Parenting support and guidance

● Gender-based violence and intervention

● Child protection and advocacy

● Sexual abuse recovery and therapeutic interventions

Certifications

● DBT Intensive Training – Certified DBT Therapist (DBT MENA- BEHAVIORAL TECH)

● Training in Psychoanalysis (BEING Center – Beirut, Lebanon)

● Certified NLP/Hypnotherapy/Timeline Therapy Practitioner (The American Board of NLP)

● Training in Psychotherapy and Psychodynamics (SPIAL – Beirut, Lebanon)

● Treatment of Eating Disorders (MEEDA)

Professional Memberships

● Lebanese Order of Psychologists (LoPsy)

● Lebanese Psychological Association (LPA)

● American Psychological Association (APA)