therapist

Joseph Assal

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Languages

Arabic

English

French

Specialisations

Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Anxiety & Stress

Teen Therapy

Anger Management

Sleep Disturbances

Social Anxiety

Eating Disorders

Couples Therapy

Addiction

Relationships (family, friends etc)

Grief and Bereavement

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Trauma-informed care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic Therapy

About me


Joseph Assal: Lebanon-Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Trauma Specialist

$50/session 
Location: Beirut, Lebanon (available online globally)
Languages: Arabic and English 
License: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Lebanon (2045 8601, Ministry of Public Health) 

Bio
Joseph Assal is a licensed clinical psychologist from Lebanon with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Lebanese University (2023), bringing diverse experience supporting individuals and families, through trauma recovery, resilience building, and emotional growth. He integrates advanced certifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Thought Field Therapy (TFT), and life coaching to deliver evidence-based care.

With professional experience spanning hospitals, NGOs, MSF emergency response, and remote therapy platforms, Joseph combines psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, and trauma-focused approaches tailored to clinical and humanitarian settings. His work emphasises holistic emotional development and crisis intervention across cultural contexts.

Areas of Expertise
- Trauma recovery and PTSD
- Personality disorders and emotional regulation
- Resilience training and psychoeducation
- CBT for anxiety, depression, and stress
- Crisis intervention and family support

Availability & Session Formats
Online: Available globally for individual, family, and adult therapy.

Education
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Lebanese University (2023)
- CBT Certification, International Academy for Building Capacity, Lebanon (2024)
- Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Ukrainian Association (ongoing)
- Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Callahan Institute, USA (2024)
- Certified Coach, International Association of Coaching Institutes, Berlin (2021)

Contact & Booking
For online sessions with Joseph Assal, please click on ‘Book Session’.

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