Abeer Mourad, M.A., PhD

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Ms. Abeer Mourad is a highly skilled and compassionate registered psychotherapist with extensive training and experience. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, along with a Doctorate in Cognitive Science from Carleton University. With a solid academic foundation and a client-focused approach, Ms. Mourad is dedicated to helping individuals work through their challenges and achieve meaningful change. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or interpersonal difficulties, Ms. Mourad provides a welcoming and non-judgmental space where you can feel supported and understood. 

Experience and Approach

Ms. Mourad brings a wealth of experience to her practice. She has worked extensively with individuals and groups, providing therapy for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, procrastination, and anger management. Having worked at the Ottawa Centre for the Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma, she has deep expertise in trauma-informed care, supporting clients who have faced significant challenges.

Ms. Mourad uses an integrative, client-centered approach in her therapy sessions. She draws from a variety of evidence-based interventions to tailor her treatment to each individual’s needs. Her toolkit includes:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
• Third-wave therapies like:
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness.

By working collaboratively with her clients, Ms. Mourad ensures that each session is both practical and effective, empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives.

Clinical Specialties

Abeer Mourad specializes in working with a wide variety of mental health concerns, making her a versatile and adaptive therapist. She is especially experienced in helping clients who face:

Her ability to connect with both adolescents and adults allows her to support clients at different stages of life. With each case, Ms. Mourad remains committed to offering top-tier care using the latest in therapeutic research.

Achievements

Ms. Mourad’s academic achievements include a Doctorate in Cognitive Science, where her research focused on cognitive attentional and memory processes, and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She has also contributed valuable research on cultural differences in the attribution of blame in cases of domestic violence. She works under the supervision of Dr. Jane Blouin, Dr. Arthur Blouin, and Catherine Zuro, ensuring that her practice is always supported by expert guidance.

Ms. Mourad’s dedication to lifelong learning and her compassionate approach to therapy make her a trusted professional in the field of psychotherapy. Her clients appreciate her empathetic and collaborative style, which fosters a safe environment for personal growth.