About Dr. Somaia Mohamed
I am an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy, training mental health professionals, and supervising clinicians in the United States and internationally.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to complex relationship difficulties and major life transitions. My clinical approach combines extensive experience, evidence-based psychological treatments, and an appreciation for each person's unique circumstances.
I believe effective psychotherapy requires more than addressing symptoms. It involves understanding the patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that influence our experiences, decisions, and relationships. My goal is to help clients develop greater insight, emotional resilience, and practical strategies for meaningful, lasting change.
I work collaboratively with clients in a respectful, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment. Whether you are struggling with a longstanding psychological concern, navigating a difficult relationship, or facing an important personal or professional transition, treatment is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
My Clinical Expertise
I provide individual, couples, marriage, and family psychotherapy. My clinical expertise includes anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, phobias, insomnia, grief, and major life transitions. I also work with clients experiencing marital conflict, infidelity, family difficulties, stress, burnout, and the emotional demands of professional and leadership roles.
My therapeutic approach draws on established, evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). I offer psychotherapy in English and Arabic.
Psychotherapy and Coaching
In addition to psychotherapy, I offer separate life, relationship, and executive coaching services. My coaching work is particularly relevant to professionals, executives, and individuals navigating leadership challenges, career transitions, relationship decisions, or significant personal changes.
While psychotherapy focuses on psychological concerns and mental health treatment, coaching emphasizes personal development, goal setting, decision-making, and professional growth. Both services are individualized and collaborative.
I provide psychotherapy and coaching through telehealth.
If you are considering psychotherapy or coaching, I welcome you to contact me to inquire about availability and schedule an intake appointment.
