Mrs. Jowana Abou shakra
About Me
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals affected by trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties. I have worked in hospital, humanitarian, and community-based settings, providing evidence-based interventions with a focus on EMDR, CBT,CBT -E and trauma-informed care.
My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in safety and empowerment. I help clients process painful experiences, rebuild self-confidence, and develop healthier emotional and relational patterns. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive therapy in Arabic, English, and French.
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology – Lebanon
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – Lebanon
Clinical psychologist with experience in hospital settings
Psychologist with the Lebanese Red Cross (2023–present), supporting volunteers exposed to trauma
Experience working with refugees and displaced populations
Background in humanitarian and community mental health programs
Training and clinical experience in EMDR, CBT, and trauma-focused interventions
University psychology instructor (Islamic University of Lebanon, 2022–2024)
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Lebanese Red Cross – Psychologist
Caritas lebanon
Sawa health -online platform
EMDRIA Member
Former psychology instructor – Islamic University of Lebanon
Member of humanitarian mental health initiatives supporting displaced individuals
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Tic Disorders
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Community Mental Health Center
- Expats
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- Arabic
- French
