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.
3
licensed clinical psychologists and 6 licensed assistant psychologists8,200
therapy sessions and 1,400 neuropsychological assessments in 202488%
reduction in GAD-7 scores after 12-week CBT programIntegrated
digital-therapy platform with >90% weekly engagement rateCommon 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.
Anxiety, depression, PTSD tests, general mental health testing, OCD testing, and other mood tests
Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3, Portage)
Autism assessment (ADOS-2, CARS-2)
Attention & processing-speed testing
Behavioral & emotional rating scales (BASC-3)
Memory & executive-function batteries (MoCA, WMS, MMSA, RANCO, Ranco)
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-WIAT-III
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, Fifth Edition
Wechsler (WAIS-IV, WISC-V, WPPSI-IV) IQ testing
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
Exposure therapy & ERP for anxiety/OCD
Acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills groups
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) individual & group
Smoking-cessation CBT integrated with pharmacotherapy
Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) for disruptive behaviors
Virtual-reality exposure therapy for phobias and PTSD
Cognitive rehabilitation for TBI and stroke
Cancer Coping Pathway—6-session CBT & mindfulness course for chemo patients
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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