Dr Rona Tarazi , PhD

Psychologist

Verified

“I help individuals navigate emotional difficulties, relationship patterns, grief, and experiences that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Through a collaborative and reflective therapeutic process, I work with clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and develop more intentional ways of responding to life’s challenges.”

About me

My clinical training took place primarily in hospital settings, including Mount Sinai Morningside and West and Bellevue Hospital in New York City. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the complexity of emotional distress and the different ways people navigate difficult experiences. My clinical work is further informed by a specialization in addiction, research on complicated grief, and an interest in integrating the body and movement into therapeutic work.

Approach

I see therapy as a space where you can feel understood, explore what’s been weighing on you, and make sense of your experiences. My approach is collaborative and grounded in curiosity, openness, and respect for each person’s background and circumstances. I recognize how family, relationships, culture, and life experiences shape who we are and how we relate to others. I’ll ask questions, share my thoughts, and help you recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we can work toward a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and new ways of navigating life’s challenges.

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Basic information

Languages:

Arabic, English

Fees:

Direct payment

Bayrut, Lebanon

In-person

Services

I work with individuals navigating relationship difficulties, recurring emotional patterns, addiction, grief, and loss. I also support people exploring questions of identity, self-esteem, motivation, and career direction, as well as those experiencing physical symptoms such as tension, pain, fatigue, or stomach and digestive issues that may be connected to emotional stress. My approach recognizes the connection between mind and body and makes space to explore how emotional experiences can show up physically.

Services Offered:

Addiction Services
A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.
Couples Therapy
Therapy for partners working on communication, conflict, intimacy, and trust, with both people seen together rather than individually.
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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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
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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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Supervision & Training
Combined clinical supervision and professional development for mental health practitioners building their skills and expertise.
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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Families

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.