- Age Range: Children, Adolescents and Adults
- Clinical Specialty: Self Esteem, Anxiety disorders
- Languages: English, French, Arabic
- Research Interest: Self-esteem, Anxiety, Depression
Esperance Joukayem, MSc
esperencejoukayem@brainstationclinics.com
Clinical Psychologist
Bio
Esperance is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Pathology – Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy from Saint Joseph University of Beirut. She brings a strong evidence-based approach to therapy, grounded in CBT and informed by her diverse clinical experience across hospital, and community settings. Esperance has worked with adolescents and adults presenting with anxiety disorders, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma-related concerns. She is particularly skilled in helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop practical coping strategies that foster long-term change. In addition to her clinical practice, Esperance serves as a school counselor and Child Protection Officer, where she supports students emotional well-being, provides crisis intervention, and collaborates closely with families, educators, and specialists. Her background also includes experience in psychiatric settings, addiction-focused rehabilitation programs, and post-catastrophe psychological interventions.
Certifications & Attestations
Diplomas
- M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and Pathology – Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, Saint Joseph University of Beirut
- B.A. in Psychology, Lebanese American University
- License to Practice from the Ministry of Public Health – Lebanon
- LoPsy Member
Professional Development
- Research contribution:The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 in a Socio-Politically Unstable Environment: Protective Effects of Sleep and Gratitude in Lebanese Adults (PMID: 36658665)
Clinical Experience & Professional Engagement
- Counselor & Child Protection Officer – International College, Beirut (2023)
- Clinical Psychologist – CEMEDIPP, Beirut (2022)
- Clinical Psychologist – Centre de Soins Psychologiques, Saint Joseph University (2021)
- Clinical Psychology Intern – Association Justice et Miséricorde (Addiction Rehabilitation) (2021)
- Clinical Psychology Intern – Bellevue Medical Center, Psychiatric Department (2020)
- Graduate Research Assistant – Lebanese American University (2019)