Psychologist
Lara Daouk
Lara Daouk is a French-Lebanese psychologist specializing in child and adolescent mental health. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology from France and has extensive experience across hospital, school, and clinic settings.
She works with clients aged 5 to 21, providing support for neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning difficulties, dyslexia, and other cognitive or developmental challenges. She also addresses emotional and behavioral difficulties including anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, self-harming behaviors, and coping with stress or trauma.
Additionally, Lara supports school-related and social challenges such as test anxiety, school refusal, social skills deficits, and peer relationship difficulties. She works with families on issues including parenting support, sibling conflicts, and overall family stress.
Lara also conducts psycho-educational assessments to help children and adolescents thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Lara uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family & Systems Therapy, tailoring interventions to each child’s unique needs. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, she is licensed to practice in both France and Dubai.
Her mission is to empower children, adolescents, and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience, and reach their full potential in a supportive and compassionate environment.
Languages Spoken
English, French, Arabic
CDA License
Psychologist
Areas of Expertise:
Neurodevelopmental disorders:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD
- Learning difficulties
- Cognitive or developmental challenges
Emotional and behavioral difficulties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood dysregulation
- Self-harming behaviors
- Coping with stress or trauma
School-related and social challenges
- Test anxiety
- School refusal
- Social skills deficits
- Peer relationship difficulties
Family and systemic issues
- Parenting support
- Sibling conflicts
- Family stress
Assessment and intervention
- Psycho-educational assessments
- Developmental screenings
- Individualized treatment planning
- Behavioral interventions
Therapeutic Approach:
- CBT
- DBT
- Family and Systems therapy
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology – Université Paul Valery – Montpellier, France
- Masters degree in Developmental, Inclusion and Child psychology – Université Paul Valery – Montpellier France
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