Hello!

I'm really glad you found your way here. I know reaching out can be tough, but you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here to support you, and together, we'll work through whatever challenges you're facing.

About Me

I’m a relational therapist dedicated to honoring your humanity.

Curious about what it’s like to work with me? In our sessions, I provide compassionate and open support, aiming to foster a genuine connection where you feel at ease sharing, navigating difficult emotions together, and even finding moments of laughter amidst life’s challenges.

I specialize in supporting adults through the complexities of relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and the challenges of anxiety and mood disorders. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, including Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy (ST), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Relational Therapy.

With a focus on compassionate care, I am dedicated to helping you cultivate a life of fulfillment and self-compassion. Let's embark on this journey together to discover the path that best suits your needs.

Specialization

  • Relationship Trauma & Attachment Wounds

  • Young Adulthood

  • Life Transitions

  • Emotional Struggles

  • Complex Trauma

  • Self Esteem

  • Intimacy

Background & Education

I received my Bachelors Degree from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, New York. 

I advanced my clinical psychology training at the Embrace Mental Health Center, where I gained expertise in treating moderate to severe mental illnesses. Additionally, I received specialized training in suicide prevention and safety planning while working on Lebanon's Suicide Hotline.

I have specific training in Schema Therapy with an approved ISST training program with certificates in Basic Individual Therapy, and Schema Therapy for a spectrum of Personality Disorders. 

I am also passionate about Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), which is an attachment based intervention created by Dr. Sue Jhonson and am trained in the modality with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). 

In addition, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) with the Trauma Specialist Training institute in Maryland, Washington and participate in ongoing advanced trainings.

I worked as a private practitioner in Beirut and currently hold a position as a Psychologist at the Valens Clinic in Dubai.

  • I practice exclusively as a full time psychologist at the Valens Clinic in Dubai.

  • I work exclusively with adults, focusing on relationship trauma, emotional struggles, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I do not provide therapy for children.

  • I currently provide telehealth sessions through the Valens Clinic in Dubai.

  • My sessions typically last 45-50 minutes.

  • In general, we would be meeting once a week particularly in the beginning of therapy. However, this varies based on each client’s unique needs and preferences. We’ll decide on the frequency of sessions together.

  • My training is in experiential, attachment focused, and trauma informed humanistic work. I integrate my training depending on your unique needs.

FAQs

Contact

If you’d like to book a psychotherapy session with me, please contact the Valens Clinic at info@thevalensclinic.ae or call 058-5826826. I look forward to working with you.

You can also follow me on Instagram: dahliatalkstherapy

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