Dr Michel Nawfal, MD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
“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)”
- Home
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Achrafiyeh
- Dr Michel Nawfal
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.
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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.
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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:
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- •Adults
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine
DoctorateSt. George's University School of Medicine
Year: 2003
MA Clinical Psychology
MastersAmerican 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