Nawal El Khoury

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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“Maybe you don’t need to become someone else. Maybe you just need to understand yourself better. I’m here to help you understand your patterns, make sense of what you feel, and find a way forward that feels truly yours.”

About Me

Hiii, I’m Nawal, a licensed clinical psychologist and therapist, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a growing interest in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I’m dedicated to helping individuals better understand themselves, navigate emotional challenges, and create meaningful change. My role is not to tell you who you should be. It’s to walk alongside you as you explore what you feel, why you respond the way you do, and what may be keeping you stuck. My approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and tailored to each person, because I believe therapy is not about changing who you are. It’s about understanding yourself, recognizing patterns that may no longer serve you, and developing healthier ways of coping, communicating, and connecting. Ultimately, the goal is not to turn you into someone else, but to help you understand yourself better and build a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are. You don’t have to have all the answers before starting therapy. Sometimes, you simply need a safe space to pause, understand yourself, and begin moving forward.

Approach

Our sessions are a space to talk openly, understand what you’re going through, and make sense of the patterns that may be affecting your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We’ll work together to identify what you would like to change and find simple, practical steps that feel realistic for you. I believe therapy is a collaborative process. I listen, ask questions, and help you explore different perspectives while giving you tools you can use in your everyday life. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, regularly checking what is helpful and adjusting our work when needed. The goal is not just to understand yourself better, but to turn that understanding into small, meaningful changes that can make a difference in your daily life.

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Basic Information

Matn, 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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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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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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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Child Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal evaluation of a child's cognitive, emotional, or developmental functioning using standardised tests to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties.
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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Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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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.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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