Dr Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi, PhD
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
“International Psychologist with a concentration in the area of trauma. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients overcome trauma.”
- United States
- Duluth
- Johns Creek
- Dr Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi
About Me
Approach
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
In-person & Online
Services
Services Offered:
Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Learn more about Child / Adolescent TherapyCoaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyPlay Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
Learn more about Play TherapyCBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTEMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
Learn more about EMDRTherapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
Learn more about TherapyFamily Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Works With:
- All ages
- Communities
- Couples
- Elderly
- Families
- Groups
- Individuals
- Organisations
- Parents
- Under Fives
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Professional Title:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Out of the Box Counseling; Coaching; and Consulting
LPC
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Service Areas

Johns Creek, Duluth, United States