Stephanie Srour

Mrs. Srour received her Master of Arts (MA) degree in Clinical Psychology in 2016 and her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology in 2013, both from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon. During her MA studies, she underwent intensive clinical training at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), specializing in an integrative approach that combines Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for young clients. Mrs. Srour underwent a further training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tailored for children and adolescents. Her comprehensive training at AUBMC also included conducting cognitive, psychoeducational, and psychological assessments for children and adolescents. She is a licensed practitioner in both Lebanon and the UAE.

Before relocating to Abu Dhabi in 2020, Mrs. Srour made significant contributions to the field of psychology in Lebanon. She served as the Head of the Psychology Department at the SKILD Center, where she provided psychotherapy and led psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents experiencing academic and psychological challenges. In her role, she supervised a team of psychologists and developed psychosocial programs to support Syrian refugee families in Lebanon. Additionally, she maintained a private practice at Nawfal Clinics in Lebanon since 2017. Mrs. Srour was also involved in community work, public awareness programs and workshops for schools and social organizations on relevant psychology and mental health subjects. Mrs. Srour co-authored book chapters in “Strategies for Children with Learning Difficulties” and “Wise Parenting.” She was also a frequent guest on Television shows covering parenting and childhood development issues, as well as learning challenges in children.

Mrs. Srour offers her expertise to both UAE Nationals and Expatriate clients dealing with anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and general anxiety disorder (GAD), as well asdepression. Furthermore, she addresses behavioral issues associated withAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parental divorce, and adjustment challenges. In addition, her clinical work involves carrying out diagnostic neurodevelopmental and psycho-educational assessments, and working closely with schools, parents, and other professionals to develop treatment plans to support children’s learning, social, behavioral, and emotional needs. She is also trained in carrying out the ADOS- 2 assessment which is the gold standard assessment to diagnose Autism.

Mrs. Srour firmly believes in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, patience, and optimism in helping her clients overcome emotional and behavioral struggles. Her dedication and compassionate approach make her a valued member of the ACPN team and a trusted professional in the field of child clinical psychology.