Mrs. Dania Dbaibo Darwish
About Me
Dania Dbaibo Darwish is a holder of a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Masters in Psychology from the American University of Beirut. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified Hypnotherapist, a Certified EMDR therapist & Accredited EMDR Consultant, a Professional Certified Life, Career, Relationship & Positive Psychology Coach (PCC level & Mentor Coach with the International Coach Federation), a Certified Master level NLP practitioner, & an experienced “life skills” Trainer. She has a background career as a Psychology instructor at both AUB & LAU. For many years now, she runs her own practice at STRIDES blending coaching, clinical psychology, & training in her practice for optimal results. she has an office in Beirut, Lebanon for in-person meetings, and works online with clients living abroad. Dania is the founding president of the Lebanese Coach Association (known now as the International Coach Federation – Lebanon Charter Chapter). She also served as the vice President of the EMDR Lebanon Association, and was a member of the board in the Lebanese Psychological Association. Dania had been a regular guest speaker on many national & international TV channels tackling topics on self-development. She’s known for her dynamic, up-beat, and positive personality.
Education & Experience
BBA & MA Psychology with over 13 years experience
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Vice President of EMDR Lebanon Association & board member of Lebanese Psychological Association, and member of the International Coaching Federation Lebanon Charter Chapter
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
- Expats
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Veterans/Military
Language
- Arabic
- English