Rita Bitar, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

Ms. Rita is a licensed clinical psychologist and trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT). She provides evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals of all ages experiencing emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal difficulties, while also offering psychoeducational and therapeutic support to parents and families.

Her clinical framework is primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), complemented by structured interventions from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as developmental and psychometric assessments. Rita adopts an integrative and developmentally sensitive approach to tailor interventions that match each client's psychological needs, age, and cognitive profile.

She is particularly experienced in working with clients presenting with:

Internalizing symptoms such as anxiety disorders, including school-related and performance anxiety
Depressive symptoms and low self-esteem
Emotion dysregulation and self-harming behaviors
Behavioral and adjustment problems, including transitions and developmental challenges
Body image issues, identity struggles, and interpersonal difficulties
Stress-related conditions and problem-solving impairments
Relationship conflicts, including parent-child issues, peer relationships, and early romantic attachments

In parallel, Rita conducts parent guidance sessions aimed at improving familial dynamics, fostering secure attachments, and promoting effective behavioral management strategies at home.

Clinical Interests and Therapeutic Competencies:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mood, anxiety, and behavioral disorders
DBT-informed strategies for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Expressive techniques to facilitate self-exploration in children and adolescents
Psychoeducation on emotional literacy, cognitive distortions, and relational patterns
Psychometric assessments to inform diagnostic clarity and treatment planning
Relational work, including attachment-based exploration and conflict resolution strategies

Her work emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, measurable treatment outcomes, and the reinforcement of adaptive cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills.

Education and Professional Training:

Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
Licensed Psychologist – Lebanese Order of Psychologists (LOPSY)
Two-Year Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Brainstation Clinics
DBT Skills Fundamentals – DBT MENA
Cognitive and Educational Assessments (TEA-CH, WISC-IV)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, ASD, Learning Disabilities) – Beck Institute, US

Languages Spoken: Arabic – English – French

You can contact Rita at ritabitar@brainstationclinics.com or on our number +961 70653550.

Every team member has surpassed 1200 training and supervision hours, and consistently conducts a substantial volume of therapy sessions each month.

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Rita Bitar, MSc

Rita Bitar, MSc