The Expat Psychologist
is a licensed psychologist, immigrant mom, and expert in expat mental health and child & adolescent psychology. With 12+ years of experience, she built MindsOverseas to give Arab expats the tools, therapy, and voice they need to thrive far from home.
Our Services
At MindsOverseas we offer courses, workshops, resources, community and therapy sessions rooted in cultural sensitivity and evidence-based practices. We are here to make you feel empowered and connected as you navigate the grief and joy of life abroad.
Moving abroad is overwhelming—our self-paced online courses make sure you don’t have to figure it out alone. Designed for Arab and Lebanese expats, they offer practical tools, emotional support, and a sense of belonging—rooted in your culture and backed by science. From preparing to leave to finding your rhythm abroad, these courses guide you every step of the way.
Short on time but need a boost? Our pre-recorded workshops deliver focused, expert guidance on the real challenges Arab and Lebanese expats face—from handling culture shock to parenting abroad. Each session dives deep into one key topic, offering clarity, relief, and practical takeaways you can apply right away—no long-term commitment needed.
Practical, printable, and ready when you are—our library of guides, e-books, and worksheets is designed to support Arab and Lebanese expats through real-life challenges. Whether you need a quick mindset shift, reflection prompts, or step-by-step strategies, these tools bring clarity, comfort, and confidence to your journey.
Confidential, compassionate, and culturally attuned—our therapy services support Arab and Lebanese expats facing emotional struggles abroad. With expertise in expat mental health, child and adolescent psychology, and evidence-based approaches, therapy offers a safe space to process, heal, and grow—wherever you are in the world.
Book Carla Najem for culturally grounded talks and workshops on expat mental health, parenting abroad, and youth resilience. Ideal for schools, universities, NGOs, and community organizations seeking impactful, expert-led sessions tailored to Arab and Lebanese audiences.
We help organizations support the mental health and wellbeing of their expat teams. Through culturally informed training, workshops, and strategic guidance, we equip companies, schools, and institutions to foster resilience, inclusion, and psychological safety across transitions and global workspaces.
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What Makes Us Unique
Support that speaks your language, literally and emotionally. We blend science, culture, and real-life experience to help Arab and Lebanese expats feel seen, supported, and confident wherever life takes them.
We understand the emotional landscape of Arab and Lebanese expats because we come from it.
Our tools and methods are backed by evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and grounded in clinical expertise.
Led by a clinical psychologist and a mom who’s lived the expat journey herself, our support is both professional and personal. We get it.
We create spaces where Arab and Lebanese expats can connect, grow, and feel less alone, no matter where life takes them. We offer a sense of belonging.
Whether it’s therapy, a workshop, or a course, our services meet you wherever you are on your journey.
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