Sonia Singhal, M.Ed., M.A., LMFT

 
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Services Offered

Individual therapy (16+), Couples & family therapy, Lead assessment specialist

Available in-person and online

Currently accepting new clients

Languages Spoken: English

 

I am a CDA Licensed Psychologist in Dubai (recognized by KHDA) and Lead Assessment Specialist. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor (California). I received my Masters of Education in Psychology from Columbia University in New York. I grew up in Dubai and I am familiar with the unique joys and unique stressors of living in this cosmopolitan city. 

I provide individual, family and couples therapy and hold a special interest in attachment theory and family systems. I am passionate about supporting teenagers and adults to overcome emotional and psychological difficulties and I provide support for:

  • ADHD

  • Depression

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Trauma

  • Grief & Loss

  • Self harm prevention

I specialize in the following assessments:

  • Psychoeducational assessments for children (4+) with learning difficulties or ADHD (WPPSI, WISC, WAIS, WIAT, DASH, TOC, Conners, BASC, DKEFS)

  • Memory, language, auditory, visual skills screening (CMS, EVT, PPVT, TAPS, TVPS)

  • Screening for emotional difficulties (BYI, SDQ)

  • Career assessments (aptitude, interests, emotional intelligence)

I also provide individual or group supervision to mental health practitioners.

  • Thrive is a wonderful centre that really helped me out during a difficult phase. You usually hear horror stories about therapists in Dubai so I was pleasantly surprised by my therapist Sonia. She was fantastic, very supportive and patient. Even the overall experience of the centre from the appointment bookings to the physical space was very positive and easy. I 100% recommend Thrive to anyone looking for support.

    — 27-year-old female client who received services from Sonia
 

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Sonia’s Recent Media Features

Overcoming learning difficulties and more: The benefits of psychoeducation assessments for school children.

Hia. September 7, 2023.

The rise of psychoeducational assessments in the UAE.

Mother, Baby & Child. September 5, 2023.

What if Princes Harry and William were your children?

The National. February 25, 2023.

Covid 19 Back to School 2020. Or Not? And How? The New Landscape facing Schools and Parents in UAE Schools.

Schools Compared featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). August 23, 2020

Beacon of Life

Amity University featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). July 29, 2020

Routine is important in childhood, even amidst a strange summer break

Friday Magazine featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). Jul 6, 2020

How to manage life after lockdown and what to expect

Mojeh featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). June 20, 2020