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Dr.

Abdel-Gawad Khalifa
Abou Zeid

Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
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Brief Introduction

Dr. Abdel-Gawad Khalifa Abou Zeid is the Director of the Clinical Psychology Unit at Prof. Dr. Ahmed Okasha Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University Hospitals.
He also leads the Clinical Psychology Unit at the Psychiatric Health Resort (Prof. Dr. Ahmed Okasha Psychiatric Hospital). With a PhD in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Cairo University, Dr. Abdel Gawad is a licensed psychotherapist by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and an esteemed member of both the American Psychological Association and the Egyptian Association for Psychotherapists.
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Professional Background

Dr. Abdel Gawad is highly regarded for his contributions to the field of psychotherapy, particularly through his translations of key contemporary works in the field.
His translated works include essential guides such as “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques,” “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Personality Disorders,” “Borderline Personality Disorder: A Practical Guide,” “The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills workbook,” “Craving and Addiction” “Help For High Conflict Couple” “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression and Shame” “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” “The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook,” and “The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Psychosis.”
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Therapeutic Approach:

Dr. Abdel Gawad integrates his extensive knowledge of Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT), and Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) into his clinical practice. His work is grounded in evidence-based practices, ensuring that his clients receive the highest quality care tailored to their individual needs.
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Personal Philosophy

Dr. Abdel Gawad is deeply committed to advancing the field of psychotherapy through both his clinical practice and his scholarly contributions. He believes in the power of therapy to transform lives and is dedicated to making evidence-based therapeutic approaches accessible to both professionals and clients.