Nadine Samarani

Nadine Samarani

Type: Individual DOB: May 14, 1981
Professional Summary
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and advanced training in psychodynamic, analytico-systemic, integrative, and meaning-centered approaches. My clinical work spans psychiatric, hospital, and educational settings, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through reflective, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive practice.

I currently practice at:
•    Nous Clinic – Badaro
•    Active Health Clinic – Achrafieh
•    Private Practice – Ghazir

Focus Areas
•    Children, adolescents & adults
•    Anxiety, depression & emotional regulation
•    Personality disorders
•    Trauma, grief & post-conflict psychosocial support
•    Meaning-centered work & existential concerns (Logotherapy)
•    Medical psychology (dialysis & oncology support)
•    Parenting guidance & family dynamics
•    Psychoeducation & group facilitation
•    Comprehensive psychological assessment (cognitive, emotional, developmental & personality)

Approach
My approach is integrative and reflective, drawing on:
•    Psychodynamic perspectives
•    Analytico-systemic frameworks
•    Meaning-centered and existential principles (Logotherapy)
•    Trauma-informed and psychosocial models
•    Clinical assessment tools

I focus on understanding emotional experience, relational patterns, and the personal meaning behind symptoms, while maintaining ethical practice, confidentiality, and a supportive professional environment.

Education & Training
•    Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology – University of Balamand (2024)
•    Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Ministry of Public Health (2025)
•    Associate Diploma in Logotherapy – LAU (2025)
•    Analytico-Systemic & Integrative Psychotherapy – TABYEEN (Ongoing 2023–2027)
•    BA & Teaching Diploma in Elementary Education – LAU (2004)

Selected Trainings (Nafsaniyoun):
•    Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (50 hrs)
•    Transference-Focused Psychotherapy – TFP (54 hrs)
•    WISC-IV (32 hrs)
•    TEA-Ch (20 hrs)

Additional Workshops:
•    Psychodynamic Evaluation – LTE (MTEMS, TSEA, Family Drawing)
•    Special Education – EduVision
•    and several other professional workshops and seminars

Professional Experience
•    Clinical Psychology Intern – Hôpital Psychiatrique de la Croix
•    Clinical Psychology Intern – Notre Dame du Liban Hospital (Dialysis Unit)
•    Clinical Psychology Intern – Mount Lebanon Hospital (Oncology Unit)
•    School Psychology Intern – École Saint-Jean-Baptiste
•    Elementary School Teacher – Jardin des Anges (2017–2020)

Selected Conferences & Seminars
•    Nafsaniyoun – 3rd Annual Conference “وأثر إرث” (2025)
•    World Congress for Psychotherapy – “Polarities of Life,” Vienna (2025)

Research
•    Master’s Thesis – University of Balamand (2024):
•    Examining the Relationship Between Empathy, Social Support, and Prosocial Behavior in Lebanese Adolescents.

Memberships
•    Lebanese Order of Psychologists (LOPSY)
•    Nafsaniyoun Network

Key Skills
•    Case formulation (psychodynamic & systemic)
•    Psychological assessment & psychodiagnostics
•    Trauma-informed interventions
•    Psychoeducation & group facilitation
•    Multidisciplinary collaboration
•    Support for oncology & dialysis patients

Languages & Availability
•    Arabic – Native
•    English – Fluent
•    French – Good proficiency
•    Online & in-person sessions
•    Clinics: Badaro • Achrafieh • Ghazir

Personal Note
“I believe in creating a reflective and supportive clinical space where individuals can understand their emotional experience and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.”

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