Lois Mathews

Lois Mathews is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in trauma-focused psychotherapy and adult mental health. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India, and a Bachelors in Psychology from Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual from the Arizona Trauma Institute, USA, she has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and other evidence based therapy modalities. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based psychological interventions with a depth-oriented understanding of trauma and interpersonal functioning. Lois specializes in PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal and attachment difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem and identity concerns, stress-related psychological difficulties, self harm and suicidality. She has experience collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams including psychiatrists, neurologists, obstetricians and gynecologists, and other specialists, supporting coordinated patient care and recovery. She also has a special interest in women’s and perinatal mental health and focuses on delivering antenatal psychoeducation, psychological adjustment to motherhood, perinatal anxiety, mood changes, and supports pregnant and new mothers. Her diverse experience across mental health settings in the UAE including multi-specialty hospitals has shaped a culturally sensitive, patient-centered, and non-judgmental approach, grounded in clinical formulation, psychological safety, and evidence-based care. Through an empathetic approach, Lois aims to create a safe space where individuals can develop sustainable strategies for long-term mental wellbeing.