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Maya CHEHAB

Maya CHEHAB

Clinical therapist
Chicago,IL

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Mental Health Professional with over 14 years of experience, highly trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy for youth, adults and seniors.

Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm approach, with strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of patients personal and developmental history.

Implements clinical interventions through holistic perspective using various Psychodynamic therapy, Mindfulness techniques, CBT, DBT, and Walk and Talk therapy.

Expert in addressing mental health issues such as anxiety, addiction, mild and severe depression, PTSD and C-PTSD, interpersonal conflicts, eating disorders, grief and bereavement...

Excels in clinic-based or community-based interventions while maintaining strong work ethics.

Education

U.S. CREDENTIALS EQUIVALENCY (B.A + Double M.A) -

WORLDWIDE EDUCATION SERVICES (WES)
New York, U.S
11.2021

License in Clinical Psychology - Valid in Europe And The Middle-EAst

MoHealth
Lebanon
03.2018

DESS - Clinical & Pathological Psychology

St. Joseph University
Beirut, Lebanon
07.2004

Masters - Clinical and Pathological Psychology

St. Joseph University
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

St-Joseph University
Beirut, Lebanon
07.2002

French Baccalaureate -

COLLEGE LOUISE WEGMANN
Joura, Lebanon
06.1997

Skills

  • Expertise in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Individual therapy for adults, youth and seniors
  • Chronic Disorders
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Mindfulness approach
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Trilingual: fluent in English, French and Arabic (written, read and spoken)

Quote

Your task is not to foresee the future, but to enable it.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Work History

Clinical Therapist

THE CENTER OF INTEGRATIVE and FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS
Bloomingdale , Illinois
2022.03 - Current

Provide individual and couples counseling as part of a multidisciplinary specialized group including physicians, chiropractic, clinical psychologists and medical staff.

Provide weekly therapy sessions for clientele including seniors, adults and youth.

Provide clinical interventions with a caseload of 25-30 patients, both in person and online, while maintaining strong work ethics.

Participate in staff meetings, supervision and training.

Maintain confidential clients' records through Athenahealth platform.

Clinical Therapist

ARCH ANGEL SERVICES CORPORATION
Chicago , IL
2022.02 - 2023.03

Provide weekly therapy sessions for diverse clientele including youth and their caregivers.

Tailor appropriate interventions for families referred to provider by Medicare and DCFS – Caseload 10-12 families

Provide individual and family therapy, cognitive supportive therapy, and crisis intervention online and/or in person.

Participate in staff meetings, supervision and training.

Submit weekly notes, monthly progress reports as well as quarterly reports.

Mental Health Counselor

GRAND LYCEE FRANCO-LIBANAIS
Beirut , Lebanon
2011.09 - 2021.06

Implemented regular 1:1 and group sessions, resulting in detection of high-risk behavior students and referrals to appropriate medical/social services.

Participated in educational and disciplinary processes for students with major behavioral issues in collaboration with Administration and Heads of divisions.

Contributed to development of teaching strategies and school programs for special-needs students

Served as resource to help groups such as families deal with crises like separation, loss and trauma.

Maintained a yearly caseload of 420 children and youth, while keeping confidential student records.

NGO Mental Health Consultant

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL, DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Beirut , Lebanon

Conducted regular sessions and interventions though drawing,
storytelling, and roleplaying
Contributed to project designed to prevent violence and sexual
abuse in socially disadvantaged families.
Developed a comprehensive educational project launching
transitional classes for 130 students in 8 public schools of the
city.
Managed and hired specialized multidisciplinary team for 8
public schools.

Clinical Therapist

Private Practice
Beirut , Lebanon
2005.03 - 2012.03

Provided consultations, diagnosis and referrals as needed, with a caseload of 12-20 patients.

Graduate Researcher

Rizk Hospital
Beirut , Lebanon
2002.01 - 2004.01

Conducted research on the foundations of Post-Partum
Depression, Wolfram Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, completing short-term assignments within the Psychiatry Department.

Interests

Hiking, house remodeling, charcoal sketching

Timeline

Clinical Therapist

THE CENTER OF INTEGRATIVE and FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS
2022.03 - Current

Clinical Therapist

ARCH ANGEL SERVICES CORPORATION
2022.02 - 2023.03

Mental Health Counselor

GRAND LYCEE FRANCO-LIBANAIS
2011.09 - 2021.06

Clinical Therapist

Private Practice
2005.03 - 2012.03

Graduate Researcher

Rizk Hospital
2002.01 - 2004.01

U.S. CREDENTIALS EQUIVALENCY (B.A + Double M.A) -

WORLDWIDE EDUCATION SERVICES (WES)

License in Clinical Psychology - Valid in Europe And The Middle-EAst

MoHealth

DESS - Clinical & Pathological Psychology

St. Joseph University

Masters - Clinical and Pathological Psychology

St. Joseph University

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

St-Joseph University

French Baccalaureate -

COLLEGE LOUISE WEGMANN

NGO Mental Health Consultant

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL, DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
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