Amir Dababneh
Amir Dababneh, M. Ed., MPH, LPC
Amir Dababneh is a fully licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in mental health counseling from Lincoln Memorial University and a Masters of Public Health from Michigan State University. He is trained in applied behavioral analysis and has three years of experience working with autistic children and their families.
Amir has extensive knowledge of depression and related comorbid conditions. He has taken numerous courses in nutrition and exercise science, pharmacology, psychology, conflict resolution, and alternative therapies (laughter, mindfulness, integrative/preventative medicine). Amir has also attended trainings on trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, and marriage/couples counseling. His other areas of interest include stress and stress management, ecotherapy, positive psychology, and metaphors/communication.
Amir places emphasis on the mind-body connection and whole-person treatments. Amir also believes in education and empowerment. Utilizing a variety of techniques (journalizing, CBT, biofeedback, solution-focused thinking, motivational interviewing), Amir works with individuals to identify their short-term and long-term goals and achieve said goals. He also has a specialization in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). EMDR therapy is an effective treatment option for people suffering from anxiety, panic, or trauma. It is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.