by Dr. Shireen Abuhatoum | Oct 22, 2025 | Psychologist
It can be saddening to see someone spiral through their own anxious thoughts or feelings of melancholy or detachment, especially a loved one. For an empath, it becomes quite a dilemma as they genuinely want to help someone with anxiety or depression feel better, but...
by Dr. Shireen Abuhatoum | Oct 1, 2025 | Psychologist
The value of layers of training I began my clinical training in 2011 and became an autonomous psychologist in 2018. Along the way, I completed coursework, supervised practicums, a supervised residency, and a postdoctoral fellowship. Each stage was carefully overseen...
by Dr. Shireen Abuhatoum | Sep 17, 2025 | Mental Health, Therapist
Wondering if you should book a session with your therapist, but it feels too much to actually go? Happens to many. The compulsion of commuting, having to do small talk with at least 3 people, and not knowing how the session will turn out drains the energy of many....
by Dr. Shireen Abuhatoum | Sep 17, 2025 | EMDR Therapy, Mental Health, Therapist
Moments before initiating EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy can be quite intimidating. Those who have never taken the help of psychotherapists or counsellors may wonder what conversations might take place behind the closed doors of the...
by Dr. Shireen Abuhatoum | Sep 9, 2025 | Assessments, Therapist
Psychiatric Evaluation vs. Psychological Assessment: Key Differences and Why They Matter When it comes to mental health care, two terms often cause confusion: psychiatric evaluation and psychological assessment. While they sound similar, they serve different purposes...
