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Samar Khalifa

@samarkhalifa

Message

A psychologist who is interested in music and filmmaking.

Egypt

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters creativity and innovation in mental health and film.

A psychologist with experience of 2 years in psychotherapy and 4 years of experience in mental health and neuroscience scientific research.

I've published a manuscript in the Wiley Journal of Neuroscience. I'm also a reviewer at Frontiers and have reviewed 3 manuscripts.

Currently working on a feature film project called "The Track of The Eyelids" which is inspired by my experience in mental health and love delusion and is selected in Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions hosted by Lift-Off Global Network (2024), and First-time Filmmaker Sessions (2025). I'm also interested in music and have self produced songs on music platforms such as Spotify and Amazon Music. My work is available on my YouTube channel.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder

Current

The Track Of The Eyelids

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Founded a film project that addresses mental health issues, currently in development and accepted into a global filmmaker program.

Film Production Project Management Creative Writing Mental Health

Current

Psychotherapist

Current

FasterCapital

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Currently providing psychotherapy services while also working on a feature film project that explores themes of mental health.

Psychotherapy Mental Health Neuroscience Film Production Communication Empathy Creative Writing

Reviewer

Frontiers

Dec 2022 - Aug 2023 (8 months)

Reviewed manuscripts for publication in the field of neuroscience, ensuring quality and scientific accuracy.

Review Neuroscience Research Critical Thinking

Psychologist Intern

The Egyptian Psychotherapist Association

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)

Gained hands-on experience in clinical psychology through an internship, assisting in therapy sessions and supporting licensed psychologists in their practice.

Psychotherapy Psychology Research Communication Empathy Teamwork

Undergraduate Research Fellow

Toufik's World Medical Association

May 2022 - Apr 2023 (11 months)

Conducted research in the field of psychology, focusing on mental health issues and contributing to scientific publications.

Research Data Analysis Psychology Team Collaboration Critical Thinking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kafr El-Sheikh University

Bachelor of Arts, Clinical Psychology

2020 - 2024

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology, focusing on various aspects of psychological theories and practices, including mental health and neuroscience.