Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist
Mayda Salem
Profile
Studied and trained in psychoanalytical psychopathology. Experienced mainly in child protection, team management, addiction and mental health support. Clinical experience in childhood, adolescence and adulthood field with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Practice is combined in the therapeutic treatment with therapeutic listening and clinical research. Creative skills that allow the enhancement of therapeutic horizons. Passionate about films, storytelling and portraits. A versatile spirit who believes in an moulded approach to human nature and in the strength of a community. Interested in research on neosexuality, attachment styles and couples dynamics from a social, cultural, philosophical, anthropological and psychoanalytical point of view.
Diverse experience in marketing, hospitality and audio-visual arts. Strong background in event and team management. Date of Birth
Nationality
Phone
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: Sept 04,1987
: Lebanese
: **********@*****.***
Professional Experience
April 2021 – Present
Le Cabinet Psy- Mansouriye, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon Psychotherapist In Private Practice
October 2018-2020
Lebanese red cross-Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Baabda, Lebanon Lecturer of Psychology in the nursing profession
Teaching a French and an English psychology class to BS special students. September 2018 – present
Himaya, Child Protection NGO, Fanar, Lebanon
Senior Psychologist
Presented as focal point for needs of psychologists. Conducted technical interviews for recruitment of potential psychologists. Directed the induction process for new psychologists. Offered technical support for psychologists in case of need. Referent person for Interns and trainees.
September 2016-present
Himaya, Child Protection NGO, Fanar, Lebanon
Psychologist
Conducted psychological support sessions for abused beneficiaries on a duration of 6 to 9months per follow-up. Established intervention strategies with the social worker with the participation of each family, by analysing and synthesising data. Maintained complete records of progress and behavioural data. Collaborated with municipalities and other NGOs across the country. Drafted legal reports to appropriate authorities about child abuse and neglect. Attended trainings, clinical studies, group supervisions and symposiums. Working on Alternative Care cases (Foster care and kinship) in Lebanon in coordination with ISS - Geneva (International social services) to protect children and unite them with families.
Consists in reporting to international judges (Australia, Canada, France, Germany and UK) with a detailed psychosocial assessment of the parental capacities of each potential caretaker in Lebanon. Feb 2015 – Jun 2015
Saint- Coeur Sioufi, Beirut - Lebanon
Shadow Teacher
Followed a 6-year-old child with ADHD in CP class. Teamed up with the caregivers, teachers and therapists to ensure the implementation of the action plan Assisted him with his academic difficulties allowing him to attain independence in academic and social tasks Allowed him to recognise the importance of matters such as taking turns, waiting patiently, not interrupting others, assisted his communication, social skills, and academic tasks.
Ap 2012- Nov 2012
Enologia sal, and El Rancho sal, Badaro- Lebanon
Marketing and Communications coordinator
Created and trained the customer care department.
Coordinated the Rodeo festival, launched the first summer camp program. Managed over 8 events (invitees, branding, set ups, sales deals) such as Horeca and Vinifest. Jul 2011-Feb 2012
Jonny R. Saade Holdings, Beirut- Lebanon
Wild Discovery Travel and Tourism Agency; Green Stone Real Estate Developers; Château Marsyas and Domaine De Bargylus wine productions.
Research and Development PA to CEO
Provided the holding with over 47 research and development to support innovation and potential businesses for: Subjects around agriculture, new products, franchises, art, technology, oil and gas and more. Managed tasting events.
Education & Completed Training
2014- 2016 USJ – Université Saint Joseph- Campus des Sciences Humaines -FLSH Professional Masters in Clinical and pathological psychology Sep 15-Dec 15 Oum El Nour (NGO) Drug prevention and rehabilitation center (300 h) Jun 15-Aug 15 MIND clinics, psychiatric and psychological services, IDRAAC St Georges Hospital (300 h) Feb 13- Apr 13 SKOUN (NGO) Addiction center (200 h) 2011 St Georges Hospital (150 h) the paediatric and oncologic services 2007 Claire Mouassab Nursery (100 h)
Extra-Curricular activities & Freelance work
2016 Worked on the analysis of 20 Heroin addicts study cases for a psychology student PHD at LYON University. 2013- 2017 VJ_ Visual jockey.
2010-2013 Assistant Art director, Wardrobe stylist and make-up artist. Skills
Fluent in Arabic, English and French (written and spoken) Proficient at Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Modul8 (Visuals software). Interests
Travelling, cinema, photography, playing music/visuals, nature, autobiographies and philosophy. References available upon request.