Dr. Lara El Charkaoui
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist providing bilingual, evidence-based therapy and psychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults.
LocationMediclinic Al Madar
Experience5-10
LanguagesArabic, English
NationalityLebanon
About
Dr. Lara El Charkaoui is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping individuals of all ages lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Combining a warm, empathetic approach with evidence-based methods, she creates a safe and supportive space where patients feel truly heard and empowered to grow. Dr. Lara works with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioural and psychological challenges, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to ADHD, ASD, and life transitions. She tailors her approach to each individual, drawing on therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care. In addition to therapy, Dr. Lara is highly skilled in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment, providing clear, thorough evaluations that help patients and families better understand their needs and access the right support. Holding an MSc in Clinical Psychology from UAE University and with clinical experience across leading healthcare settings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Dr. Lara brings both academic excellence and real-world expertise to her practice. As a native Arabic speaker fluent in English, she is uniquely positioned to provide culturally sensitive, bilingual care to patients across the UAE and wider region.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
MSc Clinical Psychology from UAEU
Areas of expertise
Anxiety and depressionTrauma-informed therapyAdhd and autism spectrum disorder (asd)Emotional and behavioural difficultiesCognitive behavioural therapy (cbt)Dialectical behaviour therapy (dbt)Acceptance and commitment therapy (act)Psychodynamic therapyPsychological and neuropsychological assessments
Special interests
Individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) for anxiety, depression and stress trauma-focused therapy and ptsd treatment asd, adhd, psycho-educational assessment and therapeutic support emotional regulation and resilience building mood disorders and adjustment difficulties grief, loss and life transitions; self-esteem and identity development psycho-education and family support bilingual psychological care in arabic and english
