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Lara Al Harthi
Lara has completed her postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychology & Mental Health from the University of Manchester in the UK, and has also previously finished her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oman. She is also a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, of both divisions' counseling and forensic psychology. She has had experience in psychotherapy and counseling that consists of psycho-diagnosis, implementing relaxation and deep breathing techniques, psychometric testing, CBT, and child ASD and ADHD assessments.
My Personal psychoanalysis, my education and experience has qualified me to deal with psychological problems that a person can suffer of.
My work as psychologist in the school field for years, my experience as analytical psychotherapist working with children (having psychological problems and/or learning and school difficulties), adolescents and adults (suffering from drug abuse…) and my work as a psychology teacher has enabled me to work in diversified contexts and to develop personal skills and abilities as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Born and raised in Dubai, UAE. BSc. in Psychology with counseling skills graduates from Middlesex University, of London, Dubai. Currently in the final year of Masters in Counselling Psychology.
Lindi Gurtzweiler-Herrin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the United States. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Doctoral Degree in International Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Ms. Herrin is trained In Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapies (DBT). She has extensive clinical experience encompassing clients with trauma as well as co-occurring diagnosis and substance misuse across cultures. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities with adolescents and their families within the United States and Europe. Ms. Herrin also worked and consulted within correctional facilities, judicial systems, educational settings, and private practice. She is currently working in Germany as an LPC alongside the United States Department of Defense.
Ms. Herrin is a member of the Ethics Committee of the Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA), Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCAGA) and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). Ms. Herrin’s research interests include transnationalism, refugee rights and current forced migration trends.
Psychologist specialized in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. Living in Dubai since Jan 18, with experience within different environments (private consultation, community social services, mental health institution and prison). Working in Private Practice for teenagers and adults since 2015.
Lara has completed her postgraduate studies in Forensic Psychology & Mental Health from the University of Manchester in the UK, and has also previously finished her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oman. She is also a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, of both divisions' counseling and forensic psychology. She has had experience in psychotherapy and counseling that consists of psycho-diagnosis, implementing relaxation and deep breathing techniques, psychometric testing, CBT, and child ASD and ADHD assessments. 
I am a licensed psychologist by the CDA. 
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist 
My Personal psychoanalysis, my education and experience has qualified me to deal with psychological problems that a person can suffer of.
My work as psychologist in the school field for years, my experience as analytical psychotherapist working with children (having psychological problems and/or learning and school difficulties), adolescents and adults (suffering from drug abuse…) and my work as a psychology teacher has enabled me to work in diversified contexts and to develop personal skills and abilities as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
Lindi Gurtzweiler-Herrin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the United States. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Doctoral Degree in International Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Ms. Herrin is trained In Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapies (DBT). She has extensive clinical experience encompassing clients with trauma as well as co-occurring diagnosis and substance misuse across cultures. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities with adolescents and their families within the United States and Europe. Ms. Herrin also worked and consulted within correctional facilities, judicial systems, educational settings, and private practice. She is currently working in Germany as an LPC alongside the United States Department of Defense.
Ms. Herrin is a member of the Ethics Committee of the Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA), Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCAGA) and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). Ms. Herrin’s research interests include transnationalism, refugee rights and current forced migration trends.
Psychologist specialized in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. Living in Dubai since Jan 18, with experience within different environments (private consultation, community social services, mental health institution and prison). Working in Private Practice for teenagers and adults since 2015. 
I am a clinician at Human Relations Institute and Clinics as well as an adjunct conducting research at the American University of Sharjah 
Holder of Master’s degree in Psychology. In process of finishing my psychotherapy training. Working as a special educator at SMOC/Eduvation. 
I am a certified clinical psychologist in my home country. 