Dr. Hiba AbuDamous is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents and adults in California. She offers evidence based psychotherapy services & psychological and cognitive evaluations. Services are offered online through a secure video platform. Dr. Hiba is fluent in English and Arabic and offer services in both languages for California residents. Dr. Hiba has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in San Francisco. Before deciding to become a psychologist, she earned her masters degree in Healthcare Administration and Management. She started her experience in Counseling during her undergraduate studies by volunteering in a community agency hotline to help survivors of sexual assault. During her training, she worked with children, adolescents and adults in different settings including hospital, school, and community health clinics. Other than work, Dr. Hiba enjoys working out and boxing and a strong believer on the importance of exercise to support mental health, healing and psychological wellbeing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session: We will take some time to get to know each other. I will gather some information from you about your life, struggles and obstacles you are facing in life. We will also focus on setting some goals and plan for our work together. We will explore what you want/need to help you feel more fulfilled and satisfied in your life. We will also discuss the ways of how we can measure your progress toward achieving these goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I work collaboratively with my clients and I provide culturally sensitive and safe space during our work together.
About HIBA ABUDAMOUS
HIBA ABUDAMOUS offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
My approach is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and other evidence based modalities to help clients feel empowered by making changes in their life. I also offer psychological and cognitive assessments (IQ testing, ADHD, social security evals., diagnostic evals.). I work with adolescents and adults. I work collaboratively with my clients and I provide culturally sensitive and safe space during our work together.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I specialize in CBT for ADHD. My experience also includes using CBT for other issues.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy is an effective evidence based treatment method for trauma. It is structured and effective.
Eclectic
Patients differ in their needs and issues. Treatments I offer are tailored to specific patients' needs. and based on different or combinations of evidence based approaches.