Michel

Dr Michel Nawfal, MD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Licensed Clinical Psychologist / CBT therapist & Medical Doctor working with struggling adults and older adolescents. I believe that every person can and should work on their behavior and mindset to reach a better state of mind and to reach a high level of functioning, irrespective of whether they struggle with a disorder or not. Past President of the Lebanese Psychological Association (LPA) Past Vice President of the Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA) Past Board Member of the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health (LebMASH)

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a registered medical doctor based in Achrafiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon and as Jounieh, Lebanon. I also do online consultations and therapy sessions. The modality of therapy includes primarily expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an eclectic basis for the support of individuals struggling with stressful periods, break-ups, divorce and relationship issues with partners and family members. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, the majority of my work tackles anxiety in all its presentations whether general, social obsessive compulsive in nature, phobias and panic attacks with or without agoraphobia. Mood disorders and personality disorders constitute a big portion of my clients' purpose of presenting to my center. At my center we offer psychological diagnostic assessments and psychometric testing. My team mates at my center provide trauma based therapies and CBT-E for eating disorders. Couples therapy is a very common request as well. For any questions you may have, feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to answer the soonest I can. I speak fluent Arabic, French and English.

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is an evidence based technique that is goal oriented and focuses on the here and now. This is the approach I was trained in at the Beck Institute and that I have been using since 2009 when I graduated and also trained at the American University of Beirut for the treatment of older adolescents, adults as well as individuals from minority and marginalized communities such as LGBTQIA+ providing support, NOT sexual orientation change ! I am grateful I have had excellent results with most of the clients I worked with. Sometimes they would fully get over their challenges or at least they would get a great deal of improvement. When necessary, and if it is for the best of my client, I would refer them to other therapists.
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Basic Information

Services


I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a registered medical doctor based in Achrafiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon and as Jounieh, Lebanon. I also do online consultations and therapy sessions. The modality of therapy includes primarily expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an eclectic basis for the support of individuals struggling with stressful periods, break-ups, divorce and relationship issues with partners and family members. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, the majority of my work tackles anxiety in all its presentations whether general, social obsessive compulsive in nature, phobias and panic attacks with or without agoraphobia. Mood disorders and personality disorders constitute a big portion of my clients' purpose of presenting to my center. At Nawfal Clinics (www.nawfalclinics.com) we work with minority groups such as individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community providing support, NOT sexual orientation change ! We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly and safe environment. As a medical doctor with training in Psycho-Pharmacology, I can offer customized medication regiment if really necessary. I tend to keep that as a last alternative unless the person's symptoms and diagnosis mandate the use of medicine. At my center we offer psychological diagnostic assessments and psychometric testing. My team mates at my center provide trauma based therapies and CBT-E for eating disorders. Couples therapy is a very common request as well. For any questions you may have, feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to answer the soonest I can. I speak fluent Arabic, French and English.

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Psychopharmacology

    The science and clinical use of medications that affect mood, thinking, and behaviour. A specialist helps determine the right medication and dosage.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Individuals
  • Adults
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications


Doctor of Medicine

Doctorate

St. George's University School of Medicine

Year: 2003

MA Clinical Psychology

Masters

American University of Beirut

Year: 2009

Master Class in Psychopharmacotherapy

Harvard Medical School

Year: 2014

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training

The Beck Institute

Year: 2008

Registrations


Lebanese Order of Psychologists (LOPSY)

Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Registered Medical Doctor

Memberships


American Psychological Association (APA)

Service Areas


Beirut Clinic

In-person & Online

Achrafiyeh

Beirut, Beirut

Lebanon

Jounieh Clinic

In-person & Online

Sarba

Beirut, Jounieh

Lebanon

Online Remote Sessions & Consultations

In-person & Online

Beirut, Beirut

Lebanon

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