Lara Hassoun, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specialized in ACT; with a clinical training from the American University of Beirut Medical Center. My work focuses on helping individuals create a rich and meaningful life guided by their personal values. ”

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About Me

I support individuals in creating the life they want to live. My approach centers on helping you develop the psychological flexibility needed to navigate challenges. In our sessions, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space. Here, we explore together practical ways to integrate new skills and techniques into your daily life.

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that supports people in navigating emotional challenges with openness, curiosity, and self-compassion. ACT focuses on learning to accept what is outside our control, unhook from unhelpful thought patterns, and commit to actions aligned with what truly matters. I work collaboratively with clients to help them build psychological flexibility and move toward a more meaningful and values-driven life.

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Basic Information

Beirut, Lebanon

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Personality Difficulties & Diagnostic Assessment
Assessment of long-standing patterns in thinking, feeling, and relating that cause persistent distress, used to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment.

Works With:

Adults
Groups
Individuals

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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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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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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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.
Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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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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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.