About Me
Dr. Dunia Ahmad Halawi
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed Clinical and Educational Psychologist and Ph.D. researcher at the Lebanese University, with over 22 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve lasting emotional well-being.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychological assessment, and trauma-focused techniques within a compassionate, non-judgmental setting. I work with clients of all ages, with specialized expertise in learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Sessions are available both online and in-person at my clinics in Beirut and Nabatieh, making professional support accessible wherever you are.
Qualifications & Credentials
- Ph.D. Researcher in Psychology — Lebanese University
- Research Master's in School Psychology — Lebanese University
- Licensed Educational Psychologist — Ministry of Public Health (Lic. 03862/3/2018)
- Registered Member, Lebanese Psychologists' Syndicate
- Certified CBT Practitioner — ALTCC Program, Dar Al-Salib
- Author: Death Anxiety Resulting from Traumatic Events (Dar Al-Bayan Al-Arabi, 2023)
Research Interests
Ph.D. researcher at Lebanese University, integrating clinical practice with evidence-based research in psychology.
Trauma & Death Anxiety
Published author on death anxiety arising from traumatic events, with focus on war, displacement, and grief.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Advanced research and clinical application of CBT, REBT, and third-wave behavioral therapies across diverse populations.
Learning & Neurodevelopment
Psychoeducational assessment of learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, integrating ABA and diagnostic frameworks.
Community Mental Health
Psychological intervention in conflict and crisis settings — individual and group therapy in displacement centers.
"Your remedy is within you, but you do not sense it. Your sickness is from you, but you do not perceive it."
— Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS)"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."
— Carl JungServices Offered
Individual Therapy
One-on-one counseling sessions tailored to your specific needs. A safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Anxiety Management
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques including CBT and mindfulness strategies.
Depression Support
Compassionate care for depression, helping you understand the underlying causes and develop coping strategies for recovery.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma-focused therapy to help process difficult experiences and reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Learning Disabilities
Specialized assessment and intervention for learning difficulties, using licensed diagnostic batteries recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education.
Autism & Neurodevelopmental
Advanced diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodevelopmental conditions, with evidence-based intervention planning and ABA-informed support.
What Clients Say
Working with Dr. Dunia has been truly transformative. Her CBT approach helped me understand my anxiety in ways I never had before. I finally feel in control of my thoughts and daily life.
After years of avoiding my trauma, I found the courage to face it through Dr. Dunia's sessions. She creates a safe space where I felt truly heard without judgment. My healing journey began here.
Dr. Dunia's assessment of our son's learning difficulties was incredibly thorough and compassionate. Her guidance gave our family a clear path forward — and genuine hope.
Get in Touch
Phone
+961 71 904 353
Psychologistclinic.dunia@gmail.com
Location
Beirut & Nabatieh, Lebanon
Online sessions also available
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