Helen R. Sawaya, PhD

• About
  • Specialties: Psychology

  • Gender: Female

  • Languages: Arabic, English, French, Swedish
  Biography

  What I Do
  I believe in trying to understand my clients’ difficulties from the biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual perspectives to help them gain insight into their current distress. I assist the client in understanding the motivation behind their behaviors and the roadblocks that prevent them from reaching their goals. My clients and I embark on a journey together to recover from old wounds and build a more fulfilling life.

  My clinical interests include difficulties with mood and anxiety, relationship difficulties, post-traumatic stress and existential concerns.

  Why I Love My Work
  I am passionate about understanding people’s behaviors, motivations and ways of thinking in order to help minimize their suffering. The team I work with is very supportive, knowledgeable and caring to each other and their clients.

  Awards & Recognition

  The Elizabeth Abraham Award for Excellence in Applied Clinical Scholarship  

  Education
  • Master’s Degree
    Neuropsychology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Doctorate
    Clinical Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
  • Fellowship
    Psychotherapy and Psychological Testing, CentraCare, St. Cloud, MN