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.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
----> My goal is to help my clients overcome whatever is holding them back from feeling satisfied and moving forward in life. ----> Clients come with different difficulties in mood, fears, past-trauma, self esteem, behavioral issues, difficulties with having healthier life style, or other issues. ----> We work together to help you move forward which might mean feeling uncomfortable, making changes, and facing fears. ----> I have a special interest in working with young adults and college students and help them navigate the transitions and challenges they face in life especially when past traumas, anxiety, and depression are holding them back from enjoying these years in their life. Clients that I feel best positioned to serve are those who desire to change their life. Being eager and motivated to make changes and face challenges is important; However, I know that sometimes we contemplate the idea of change. We contemplate or feel unsure because it is "scary", "terrifying", and uncomfortable and this is something we can explore and work on together to get you to the point where you are READY to make the changes. I believe that just the fact that you are reading this and trying to look for help is a big strength and it shows a part of you that desire to have things different in life, even if you are not sure at times. Change is hard, but you don't have to do it alone.