Yara Awit

Compassionate and organized Psychologist with professional training in evidence-based techniques. Thorough in assessing clients, investigating concerns and helping each person work through issues, build coping techniques and prepare for future triggering situations. Devoted to client well-being and protection from harm.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for OCD (Cognitive Behavioral Institute), 5/17/2024.
• Supporting Clients Struggling with Grief and Loss, 2/16/2024.
• Ethical Considerations in Family Therapy (CBI), 11/15/2023.
• Practice Use of Motivational Interviewing (CBI), 9/28/2023.
• CBT for Chronic Pain (CBI), 9/21/2023.
• Limited Licensed Psychologist, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 06/2023 - 06/2025
• Addressing Human Trafficking in Healthcare Settings (CE), 01/23/2023
• Implicit Bias Training for All Health Care Professions, Michigan, 12/15/2022
• HIPAA Awareness for Mental Health Certificate, Michigan, 10/05/2021 - 10/05/2023
• UNDSS BSafe Certificate, Lebanon, 03/2021
• Certificate of Participation in the “WISC - V: Results Interpretations and Diagnostic Conclusions, Lebanon, 02/2020
• Certificate of Participation in the “WISC - V: Administration & Scoring Interpretations, Lebanon, 09/2019
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workshop Certificate in Eating Disorders, Lebanon, 02/2019
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workshop Certificate in PTSD &Trauma, Lebanon, 11/2018
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Foundation Certificate, Lebanon, 02/2018 - 03/2018
• Certificate of Completion of the Protect ED Preschool, Cycle 1, Cycle 2, and Cycle 3 Training, Lebanon, 03/2019
• Certificate of Attendance in the AUB Graduate Student Forum, Beirut, 2019
• Certificate of Participation in the “Three Minute Research Challenge” in the AUB Graduate Student Forum, Beirut, 2019
• First Aid Certificate (Lebanese Red Cross), Ghazir, 2012
• Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 05/2021 - 05/2023
• Licensed Educational Psychologist, Ministry of Health, Lebanon, 03/2019 - Present

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• Top Scorer in the "Three Minute Research Challenge” in the AUB
  Graduate Student Forum, Beirut, 2019.
• Dean's Honor List for the entirety of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs (BA and MA).
• Ranked among top productivity levels in Blue Water Counseling.
• Selected to continue working with the same professional beyond the TA/RA semesters due to demonstrated effectiveness and strong performance.