Elie

Elie Sarkis

Psychotherapist

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“In practice since 2012. My work focuses on alleviating suffering by translating complex emotions into clear insights freeing the individual from their past. I also help couples rebuild bridges or find closure with empathy. An introductory phone call is the first step to discuss your needs and go from there.”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist in Adliyeh, Mount Lebanon. I work with people facing relationship issues, addiction, grief, mood disorders, and stress or burnout. I provide divorce counseling, individual therapy, and psychodynamic therapy in a private, straightforward setting.

Approach

My approach relies heavily on the belief that the only way to healing is through. Practical techniques do not heal, they put the person in an endless cycle of coping and fighting each day with the same old emotions. Whereas re-experiencing pain in therapy and releasing it with the help of a qualified therapist creates permanent relief and change in your life. There are no shortcuts in healing, no hacks to cleansing your psyche.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Divorce Counselling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Ministry of Health

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology

Notre Dame University

Year: 2012

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology

Haigazian University

Year: 2018

Diploma in Analytical-Systemic Therapy

TABYEEN

Year: 2018

Diploma in Family and Couples Therapy

European Family Therapy Association

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Nafs PsychClinic

In-person & Online

Adliyeh

Beirut, Mount Lebanon Governorate

Lebanon

Adliyeh, Beirut, Lebanon