DubaiAbout Me/Bio
Hi, I am a licensed child and adult clinical psychologist at Wise Mind Psychotherapy Center. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the American University of Beirut, and I work with children, adolescents, parents, and adults.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clinic Name
Wise Mind Psychotherapy Center
Clinic Address
Business Bay, Lake Central Tower, 1209
Country
United Arab Emirates
Email Address
Personal Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Languages
ArabicEnglish
Practice
Both In-Person & Online
ABOUT Rima Abboud
Profession
Clinical Psychologist
Credentials
M.A.
Licensing Authority
DHA
Types of Services
TherapyAssessment
Therapy
IndividualsChildren
Assessment
CognitivePsychoeducational
Specializations
ADHDAngerAnxietyDepressionDifficulties with Eating and FoodEmotion RegulationIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesMood SwingsObsessions and CompulsionsOppositional DefiancePanicParentingPhobiasSelf EsteemStress
Approach
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Integrative
Age Group
8 to 1213 to 1516 to 1819 to 2122 to 64
Appointment Wait Time
1-2 weeks from time of contact
Preferred Contact Method
Hoopfull Contact FormEmailOffice
How I can help you
My goal is to support you during stressful life phases and overcome life challenges. Together, we will discuss healthier ways of coping with emotional distress, improve self-awareness, and increase emotional well-being. Therapy can help tackle different types of challenges, and no challenge or concern is too minor for therapy. I provide psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessments. I provide psychotherapy to children (9+ years), adolescents and adults to address various difficulties (e.g., worries, sadness, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD etc.). Guided by a client-centered approach, I use various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy techniques. I also provide parent management training, where I work with parents to help them support their children’s behavioral and emotional needs. I also provide psychoeducational assessments to children and adolescents struggling with educational, cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional difficulties.
What I say to people who feel nervous or have concerns about therapy/assessment
For adults and parents, reaching out or asking for help can be difficult. Therapy provides you with a space that is free of judgement and prejudice that helps you draw meaning from life experiences while being sensitive to cultural differences.
What measures I use in assessments
Tests of cognitive abilities (e.g., WISC-V), academic achievement (e.g., WIAT-III), attention abilities (e.g., Conners CPT, Brown ADD scales).