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Tala Noweisser

@talanoweisser

Licensed psychologist and Lead Counselor specializing in trauma-informed care, resilience, and psychologically safe teams.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling and training—especially helping teams and leaders build psychologically safe, resilient environments in high-stress settings.

I’m a Licensed Psychologist and Lead Counselor at the Lebanese American University (LAU) in Byblos, where I’ve provided counseling services to university students and staff since Sep 2017. I design and deliver workshops on PTSD, crisis management, and resilience, and I build campus-wide awareness campaigns that increase student engagement in mental health services.

In addition to my counseling role, I’ve collaborated with cross-functional departments to enhance students’ wellbeing, and I was appointed Professional Development Coordinator from 2022–2024. In that capacity, I led staff training initiatives to strengthen the skills and support systems people rely on when students need help most.

From Jan 2023 to Dec 2025, I worked as a Psychology Consultant and Affiliate with Headington Institute in the USA, providing psychological support to humanitarian professionals in high-stress environments. I designed and facilitated interactive webinars on trauma, resilience, and trauma-informed leadership, and I empowered managers with practical tools to foster psychologically safe, resilient teams in complex field settings.

Earlier in my career, I served as a School Counselor (Feb 2014–Sep 2017) and Children, Adolescents, and Family Counselor (Mar 2015–Nov 2016), supporting Grades 5 through 12 with social and emotional care and targeted counseling (including dyspraxia, anger/impulse control, and hyperactivity). I helped strengthen whole-school wellbeing through case conferences, developed a Child Protection Policy with “himaya,” and coordinated trainings and programs such as the “Service as Actions” project on Gender Equality with “ABAAD.”

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Counselor Intern

Child and Youth Mental Health

May 2011 - Jul 2011 (2 months)

Counseled children presenting with depression, anxiety, and behavioral challenges and supported them with appropriate therapeutic interventions. Collaborated with external professionals to contribute to well-rounded treatment plans.

Child Counseling Anxiety Support Behavioral Interventions Treatment Planning Play Art Based Support Case Coordination

Counselor Intern

Vancouver School Board

May 2011 - Jun 2011 (1 month)

Provided brief individual counseling for children aged 10–12 and advised the elementary years head on student progress. Delivered recommendations for sharing with teachers to support student needs.

Recommendation Writing

Counselor Intern

Children's Foundation (Alderwood)

Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (9 months)

Ran psycho-educational groups for children aged 8–13 focused on anger management, trust building, and empathy. Provided individual counseling for parents of children with FASD (Adlerian and CBT approaches) and assessed children in playroom settings.

Psycho Educational Group Facilitation Anger Management Trust Building Activities Empathy Adlerian Therapy CBT FASD Support Play Therapy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Leicester

PhD, Psychology/Sociology

2018 - 2026

Activities and societies: Dissertation topic: Political Instability and its Effects on Parental Approach in Supporting their Children’s Experience and Understanding of the World: The Lebanese Context.

PhD study in Psychology/Sociology at the University of Leicester. Research focuses on how political instability affects parental approaches in supporting children’s understanding of the world in the Lebanese context.

Adler University

Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology

2009 - 2012

Activities and societies: Thesis: Exploring the Lebanese Acculturation experience of Self-presentation: A Qualitative Study. Completed 1,600+ supervised practicum hours; received Needs Based Scholarship (Cumulative GPA 3.72).

Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Adler University. Thesis research explored Lebanese acculturation experiences related to self-presentation.

Université Saint Joseph (USJ)

License (B.A.), Psychologie de Base et de Formation Scolaire (Ed/School Psych.), Education/School Psychology

2007 - 2009

Activities and societies: Attended «Premières Journées Scientifiques Francophones de Psychiatries» (2009). Obtained George Town certificate for High Intermediate English proficiency.

Undergraduate license-level study in psychology with a focus on base education and school training. Specific degree-granting details were provided as a license (B.A.) in Psychologie de Base et de Formation Scolaire.

Notre Dame University (NDU)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Clinical Psychology

2004 - 2008

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: 8-month internship at Deir Al-Salib (Psychiatric Hospital), Antelias. Awarded Academic Recognition for four consecutive semesters.

Bachelor of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Notre Dame University. Completed an internship at a psychiatric hospital and graduated with academic recognition (Cum Laude).