About Dr Anita Toutikian, PhD

MA, PHD in Clinical Psychology 

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist.
Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist CBT.
Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapist TFCBT.
Certified EMDR Therapist.
Certified Trauma Informed Art Therapist and Consultant.
Certified Child and Adolescent EMDR Therapist.
Certified Parent Effectiveness and Communication Facilitator.

Integrative Psychotherapies and Transdiagnostic Approaches.

Expressive Therapies:
Sand-play.
Play-therapy.
Sensorimotor therapy in ClayFiled.
Psychosocial Facilitator.

Lecturer at Notre Dame University and Haigazian University.
Trainings and workshops developer and provider.

Member of Lebanese Order of Psychologists.
Member of EMDR Lebanon, Association.
Member of EMDR International Association.
Member of American Psychological Association.
Founding member of the Lebanese Psychological Association.
Founding member of Middle East Eating Disorders Association.
Member of the International Art Therapists Association.

Writer, author of several publications.

Sursock Prize winner as contemporary artist.

Languages: English, Arabic, Armenian.

Why Therapy ?

Uncertainty

Focus, Decisions, Plans, Skills, Relief.

Life Challenges

Work, Stress, Conflict, Instability, Loss, Grief, Loneliness, Hopelessness, Disappointment, Illness, Change, Obligations, Isolation, Reputation, and Responsibilities.

Dysfuntional Habits

Under-productivity, Overwork, Overthinking, Excessive Cleanliness and Tidiness, Time Mismanagement, Overreaction, Disorganization, Procrastination, Self Defeating Decisions, Intentional Failing Decisions, Self Sabotage, Self Harm, Avoidance, Dependence, Social Maladjustment, Abuse, Violence, Harm to Others, and Domestic Violence.

Uneasy Feelings

Anger, Fear, Anxiety, Worthlessness, Sadness, Insecurity,  Guilt, Shame, Frustration, Embarrassment, Resentment, Remorse, Defeat, Denial, Despair, Under-appreciated, Exploited, Neglected, Misunderstood, Misjudged, Mistreated.

Relational Conflicts

Marriage, Couples, Friendship, Family and Children, Relatives, Colleagues, Partners, Siblings, In Laws, Extended Family,  Reconstituted Families, Adoption, Separation, Divorce, and Death. Relations at work and in society, Relations with young and adult children.

Unquiet Thoughts

Regret, Revenge, Hate,  Injustice, Betrayal, Bully, Distrust, Alienation, Ostracisation, Resistance, Bitterness, Indifference, Hostility, Self Deprecation, Self Blame, Self Discouragement, Self Hate, Jealousy, Self Harm, Negative Self Talk.

Body-Mind Reactions

Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Trichotillomania, Overeating, Emotional Eating,  Chronic Fatigue, Sudden Headaches, Pain Management, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Danger Seeking Habits, Extreme Diets, Sleep Disorders, Extreme Exercise, Extreme Hobbies, Irritable Skin, Self Injury, Unhealthy Scalp or Skin Scratching,  Nail Biting, Skin Cutting, Muscle Tensions, Inexplicable Pains, Excessive Self Medication, Speech Complications, and Eye Contact Difficulties.

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