I am board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and certified in psychoanalysis by the William Alanson White Psychoanalytic Institute.

After earning my medical degree from the Lebanese University, I completed residency training in adult psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic, where I had the privilege of training under world-renowned senior psychiatrists. During this time, I treated a wide range of patients suffering from mental illness, often complicated by severe comorbid medical conditions. Following my residency, I completed a clinical research fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health, focusing on treatment-resistant mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder. As a co-investigator on early studies exploring the effects of psychedelic drugs like Ketamine on mood, I deepened my understanding of the biological underpinnings of mental illness.

After my fellowship, I worked at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center, where I led the Intensive Psychiatric Unit, caring for patients with severe mental illnesses. Subsequently, I joined the Department of Psychiatry at New York University, teaching medical students and psychiatry residents. Throughout my career, I have recognized the value of psychopharmacology but also its limitations, which inspired me to pursue further training in intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy and later obtain postdoctoral certification in psychoanalysis at the William Alanson White Institute.

I am deeply committed to providing each patient with an individualized approach that considers their unique story, including early experiences, genetic factors, and cultural background. My training has given me a thorough understanding of the complexities of mental illness, and my extensive clinical experience enables me to tailor therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse needs of my patients.