Dr. Noor Amawi (US Board Certified)

Clinical Psychologist | Psychotherapist | Researcher

Dr. Noor Amawi is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of international experience in the U.S. and the Middle East. She specializes in treating a wide range of psychological disorders and mental health concerns, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care.

Dr. Amawi earned her Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) from the William James College of Psychology in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed specialized training with the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (HPRT), where she later collaborated on research projects in the UAE and Lebanon. Her professional journey has included a decade in the humanitarian sector, where she designed mental health programs, provided psychotherapy, and consulted with organizations such as UNICEF and the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Her therapeutic approach is integrative, with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Each treatment plan is individually tailored to the client’s unique needs, goals, and level of motivation, with an emphasis on safety, resilience, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.  Dr. Amawi combines evidence-based techniques to ensure the most effective outcomes.

She has extensive experience working with:

• Trauma, Complex Trauma, and PTSD
• Loss & Grief
• Anxiety & Panic Disorders
• Depression & Bipolar Disorder
• Stress & Burnout
• Adjustment Difficulties
• Personality Disorders
• Life Transitions & Adversity
• Personal & Professional Development

With extensive professional experience in diverse settings, Dr. Amawi brings cultural sensitivity and awareness to her practice—an essential foundation for providing effective psychological care across communities in the UAE. She is fluent in both Arabic and English