Sandra Akoury, MSc

Sandra Akoury, MSc

sandraakoury@brainstationclinics.com

Clinical Psychologist

  • Age Range: Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults; Older Adults
  • Languages: English; Arabic
  • Research Interest: Self-esteem; Subjective Well-Being; Depression; Anxiety
Therapist

Bio

Sandra Akoury is our dedicated clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults. She provides structured, evidence-based support for individuals experiencing self-esteem difficulties, depression, specific phobias, social anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, creating a supportive space where clients can understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, develop healthier coping strategies, improve daily functioning, and work toward an improved quality of life.

Certifications & Attestations

Education/Trainings:

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology – Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – Lebanese University
  • Colloquium Examination in Psychology – 2026
  • October 2024 – April 2025 – CBT Foundation Certificate: CBT Theory, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Health Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Suicidality, and Practice – Brainstation Clinics
  • April – May 2025 – CBT Intermediate – Module I: CBT for Core Beliefs, Personality Disorders, and Self-Esteem – Brainstation Clinics
  • May 2025 – CBT Intermediate – Module II: Mastering Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy Interfering Cycles, Ending Treatment and Relapse Management – Brainstation Clinics
  • May 2025 – CBT Mastery and Specialization – Module I: CBT for Eating Disorders, Weight Loss, Psychosis and Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and PTSD – Brainstation Clinics
  • June 2025 – CBT Mastery and Specialization – Module II: Adjusting CBT for Children and Adolescents, ADHD/ODD, Anxiety Disorders for Children, Affection Seeking in Children/Adolescents, and CBT for Couples – Brainstation Clinics
  • July 2025 – CBT Mastery and Specialization – Module III: CBT for Anger Management, Substance Use, Emotional Dysregulation and DBT Skills, Insomnia, Habit Disorders, and Psychiatric Medications – Brainstation Clinics