Khawla Al Halabi — Clinical Psychologist

Khawla Al Halabi — Clinical Psychologist
Trauma-informed care · Immigrant mental health · Anxiety support
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Welcome
A Safe Space for Healing and Growth
This is a space designed for clarity, emotional safety, and genuine connection. Specializing in trauma-informed care, immigrant mental health, and anxiety, every session is rooted in warmth, respect, and your unique story. Your path to recovery begins here with gentle care, at your own pace.
Background
Experience & Education
A foundation built across three countries — combining academic rigor with frontline humanitarian and community clinical practice.
7+ years of experience | Fluent in Arabic | OAMHP Student Member
Education
Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) | 2026–2027
MNLCT, Toronto, ON — CRPO recognized program for internationally trained mental health professionals.
M.Sc. Clinical Child Psychology | 2016–2017
Anglia Ruskin University, UK — Grade: Merit. Equivalent to master's degree (World Education Services).
B.A. Psychology | 2012–2016
Lebanese American University, Lebanon — Equivalent to four-year bachelor's degree (World Education Services).
Professional Experience
VAW Counsellor | 2025–2026
Yorktown Family Services, Toronto, ON — Provided trauma-informed counselling to women and children; interdisciplinary case conferences; clinical documentation.
VAW Counsellor | 2024–2025
Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre, Toronto, ON — Holistic assessments, risk and safety assessments, counselling to marginalized youth and women; psychoeducational groups on trauma; suicide risk and safety planning; intake, referrals, advocacy.
Psychologist | 2022–2023
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Lebanon — Psychological assessments of trauma; group psychotherapy for displaced individuals; developed trauma-informed group support manuals based on ambiguous loss theory.
Psychologist | 2020–2022
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Lebanon — Trauma-focused interventions in emergency contexts; trained staff in psychological first aid; multidisciplinary collaboration.
Certifications & Training
Suicide Prevention Training
In progress — Gerstein Centre, Toronto
LGBTQIA+ Newcomers: Creating Positive Spaces Level 1
2026 — OCASI
ACT for Beginners — 16 CE Hours
2024 — Psychwire/Amedco
DBT Skills Course — 12 CE Hours
2023 — Behavioral Tech/Psychwire
CBT for Anxiety — 20 CE Hours
2023 — Beck Institute
CBT for Personality Disorders — 8 CE Hours
2023 — Beck Institute
CBT for Depression — 9.75 CE Hours
2021 — Beck Institute
Essentials of CBT — 5.75 CE Hours
2021 — Beck Institute
Who I Serve
Who I Help
First-Generation Individuals
Supporting those navigating the intersection of culture, identity, and belonging. Honoring both where you come from and where you're going.
Trauma Survivors
Offering trauma-informed therapy to process deep-seated experiences safely, without re-traumatization or pressure.
Those Managing Anxiety
Providing practical tools and grounding strategies for those carrying the weight of anxiety in daily life.
Therapeutic Philosophy
My Approach
Every session is tailored to you, your history, your culture, and your goals.
Trauma-Informed Care
Your comfort and nervous system regulation come first. We move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Your lived experiences — including cultural background and identity — are honored as essential parts of your healing.
Evidence-Based Techniques
Methods are adapted to align with your individual values, goals, and personal definition of wellness.
Services
Specialized Care
Trauma & Complex PTSD
Processing painful memories in a contained, supportive environment without re-traumatization.
Immigrant Mental Health
Navigating cultural transitions, inherited expectations, and the emotional complexity of living between worlds.
Anxiety Management
Building grounding tools and nervous system regulation skills for a calmer, more centered daily life.
The Process
What to Expect
Healing rarely travels in a straight line, and that's okay. There will be breakthroughs, and there will be harder days. Setbacks and moments of relapse are a natural, expected part of the process, not signs of failure. Therapy with Khawla honors the full journey, meeting you with compassion wherever you are, and gently helping you find your footing again and again, for as long as it takes.
About
About Khawla
Compassionate. Culturally Nuanced. Committed.
Khawla is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist who combines professional expertise with a deep commitment to human connection. Her practice is grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationship and that every person deserves support that honors their full story.
She is committed to helping you heal, grow, and thrive, always at your own pace.
Logistics
Practical Details
Teletherapy Available
Secure, confidential virtual sessions available for your convenience — accessible from the comfort of your own space.
Session Rates & Policies
Transparent information on session rates, insurance options, and administrative policies — so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Confidential & Safe
Your privacy is protected. All sessions are conducted with the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical care.
Foundational Concept
Window of Tolerance
Understanding your "Window of Tolerance" is key to managing stress and emotional regulation. This concept helps us visualize the optimal zone where we can effectively cope with life's challenges without feeling overwhelmed or shut down.
When you're within your window, you feel present, grounded, and capable. Therapy helps you expand this window, build resilience, and develop strategies to return to this optimal state when life pulls you out of it. We learn to recognize the signs of hyperarousal (like anxiety or panic) and hypoarousal (like numbness or dissociation) and gently guide ourselves back to a place of balance.
Begin Your Journey Today
Taking the first step toward healing is an act of courage. You don't have to navigate it alone. Reach out to schedule your complimentary 15-minute consultation. A private, no-commitment conversation to explore whether Khawla is the right fit for you.
📞 Free Consultation
15-minute introductory call
🔒 Private & Secure
Confidential from the start
🌱 Your Pace
No pressure, ever
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Get in Touch
Email
khalabi1122@gmail.com
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Location
Teletherapy available across Ontario.
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