Nadine El Rayes

Psychologist

Psychology Department

Sunset Mall, Dubai • Mirdif, Dubai Arabic, English

Areas of Expertise

Clinical Psychology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Forensic Psychology Multiple Sclerosis Panic Disorder Social Phobia

Credentials & Qualifications

Qualifications

Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, USA (2017–2019)
Fulbright Scholarship recipient
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from Notre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon — graduated with honors (2016)
Advanced clinical training in CBT at the Beck Institute, Philadelphia, USA
Licensed psychologist with CDA in Dubai

Clinical Experience

Over three years of clinical and forensic experience
Windsor Medical Center, Dubai — psychological assessments and individualized treatment
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, New York — court-mandated forensic evaluations and psychometric assessments
Restart Center, Lebanon — forensic evaluations and standardized assessments

Clinical Specializations

Anxiety Disorders — Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety
Depression and anger management
Forensic psychological evaluations and risk assessments
Psychometric assessments — WAIS-IV, WISC-V, MMPI-2/2RF, personality and intelligence testing
CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

About Nadine El Rayes

Ms. Nadine El Rayes is a Psychologist at ACPN holding a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, USA, where she was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship (2017-2019). She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Notre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon, graduating with honors in 2016. Additionally, she has completed advanced clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Beck Institute, Philadelphia, USA. She is a licensed psychologist with the CDA in Dubai.

With over three years of clinical and forensic experience, Ms. Nadine worked in diverse settings including private clinics, forensic psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities, and multidisciplinary healthcare facilities. Her recent role was at Windsor Medical Center, Dubai, where she conducted comprehensive psychological assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and provided therapy for mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Her experience extends to conducting court-mandated forensic evaluations and administering standardized psychometric assessments at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, New York, and Restart Center in Lebanon. She also contributed to academic research and maintained a keen interest and involvement throughout her academic and professional journey.

Ms. Nadine’s clinical expertise spans treatment of a range of conditions in adults such asanxiety disorders(Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety), depression, anger management, self-esteem issues, and behavioral concerns. She is skilled in administering psychometric assessments, including intelligence tests (WAIS-IV, WISC-V), personality tests (MMPI-2, 2RF), and forensic risk assessment tools. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on CBT and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), tailored to the unique needs of each client and with a view of their cultural background. She is a passionate clinician striving to create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment that enables clients to navigate challenges with confidence and self-awareness.