Psychology
Comprehensive Psychological Assessment & Evidence-Based Therapy.
Clinical, neuro-, health, and rehabilitation psychology—all integrated with medical and psychiatric care.
The Psychology Service provides diagnostic evaluations and research-supported therapies across the lifespan. Specialized clinics—clinical psychology, neuropsychology, health & pain psychology, rehabilitation psychology, and psycho-oncology—offer tailored interventions that align with medical treatments and patient goals.
Common Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.
- Habit reversal training
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP)
- Parent management training (PMT) for child behavior issues
- Emotional adjustment to cancer diagnosis
- Cognitive concerns during or after chemotherapy (“chemo brain”)
- Survivorship counseling and psychological support
- Adjustment after spinal cord injury
- Psychological support following limb amputation
- Goal-setting and self-efficacy training
- Resilience development
- Chronic low-back pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Migraine
- Cancer-related pain
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for pain (CBT-PA)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Diabetes-related distress
- Adherence support during cardiac rehabilitation
- Coping with chronic illness
- Behavior change for weight management
- Psychological assessment before bariatric surgery
- Smoking cessation program
- Monitoring the mental health of pregnant women
- Cognitive assessment post-traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Stroke-related cognitive impairment
- Dementia diagnostic work-up
- ADHD evaluations
- Learning disorders
- Autism assessment
- Neurodevelopmental Disorder Evaluation
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Specific phobias
- Adjustment disorders
Procedures & Treatments.
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Anxiety, depression, PTSD tests, general mental health testing, OCD testing, and other mood tests
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Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3, Portage)
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Autism assessment (ADOS-2, CARS-2)
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Attention & processing-speed testing
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Behavioral & emotional rating scales (BASC-3)
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Memory & executive-function batteries (MoCA, WMS, MMSA, RANCO, Ranco)
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Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-WIAT-III
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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, Fifth Edition
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Wechsler (WAIS-IV, WISC-V, WPPSI-IV) IQ testing
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
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Exposure therapy & ERP for anxiety/OCD
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Acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills groups
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) individual & group
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Smoking-cessation CBT integrated with pharmacotherapy
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Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) for disruptive behaviors
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Virtual-reality exposure therapy for phobias and PTSD
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Cognitive rehabilitation for TBI and stroke
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Cancer Coping Pathway—6-session CBT & mindfulness course for chemo patients
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Pre-Surgical Psychological Clearance for DBS, bariatric surgery, transplant
Care Pathway & Coordination.
Referral & Intake
Self or provider referral; triage to appropriate psychologist within 5 business days.
Comprehensive Assessment
Clinical interview, standardized questionnaires, neurocognitive testing as needed.
Collaborative Treatment Plan
Goals set with patient; therapy modality chosen; medical team informed via EMR.
Therapy & Skills Training
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions; homework via secure app.
Progress Review
Outcome scales (PHQ-9, GAD-7, pain catastrophizing) every 4 sessions; plan adjusted.
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Booster sessions at 3 and 6 months; digital resources for relapse prevention.
Patient Stories.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes—sessions are private, and records are protected by UAE privacy laws and institutional policy.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of psychotherapy sessions depends on several factors, including the type of problem the person is experiencing, the severity of the condition, and the type of treatment being used. In general, treatment duration ranges from a few weeks to several months or even years. Some people may require a limited number of sessions (such as 10-20 sessions) to achieve significant improvement, while others may require more sessions.
Do you offer telehealth?
Telehealth services are not available at the moment, but may become available in the future.
Can I self-refer?
Yes—no physician referral is required, though we coordinate with your doctors for integrated care.
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