Nayla Daou

The Link Between Anxiety and Overeating

August 15, 2023

All of us have encountered moments of stress and unease throughout our lives. These feelings of anxiety not only bring…

Exploring the Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

May 30, 2023

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health disorders worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. While traditional talk therapy and medication can be …

Health Effects of Untreated Depression

January 10, 2023

It’s very common to feel sadness at one point or another in our life. Depending on your specific circumstances, you may even feel …

Psychologists vs. Psychiatrists – What’s the Difference?

December 20, 2022

Clients shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to understand who the perfect candidate is for treating their emotional and/or behavioral struggles. Yet, understanding the type of provider you should see during …

Gentle Parenting: What is it and How to Try it Yourself

October 5, 2022

When it comes to raising children, no one has all the answers. Every parent and child have unique challenges and needs. Navigating these individual circumstances along with ever-changing environments, such as school …

How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Children – A Psychologist’s Guide

July 13, 2022

The modern family’s lifestyle leaves us shuffling from school to sports practice, family events, visiting friends, and everything in between. As society evolves to become more on-the-go and technologically advanced, w…

Tips for Communicating With Someone Who is Depressed

May 25, 2022

Knowing what to say to someone who is struggling with depression can be challenging. Perhaps you are afraid you might say the wrong thing. Or maybe you will say something that makes their day even worse? Maybe you fee…

What is EMDR Therapy and How Does it Help People?

March 25, 2022

Since the days of Freud, we’ve come to expect that managing our trauma is a lifelong journey. However, this is not the case. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR therapy) was developed in 1990 …

Does Social Media Cause Depression?

April 7, 2021

According to recent estimates, roughly 4 billion people worldwide use various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. It’s not hard to believe. When you take a look around a crowd…

Child Development: Play Therapy in Dubai

November 5, 2020

Every child deserves to feel safe, empowered, understood, connected, and loved. Play therapy is based on the foundation of providing a safe environment for children to process their emotions and develop the social, em…