Asmae Neurobehavioral Health

Leila Alami, DHSc, LMHC, GradCert(Neuro), BCN Licensed Psychotherapist Clinical Psychophysiologist AVAILABILITY 🗒 We are currently FULL and NOT accepting new patients. Please, check back again. Kindly, refrain from calling to check on availability. Every week, the website is updated and we'd be happy to help once the schedule is not fully booked. INTRODUCTION 🤝 Dr. Alami works with adults of all ages to discover new paths in life and happiness, as the old saying goes “there is always room for improvement.” Depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Alami individualizes each treatment plan accordingly to focus on the top priorities of the patient. Therapy is beneficial when it is a 50/50 involvement. Thus, the therapeutic plan and process are actively carried out by both the therapist and the patient. Dr. Alami involves the patient in each step of the way from treatment plan to problem resolution by recognizing the symptoms, examining the communication skills, and analyzing any complex thought and behavior pattens. EDUCATION 📖 - B.S. Degree: Studies in Biomedical Sciences & Psychology, Nova Southeastern University. - M.S. Degree: Mental Health Counseling. Nova Southeastern University. Clinical mental health internship in neurological disorders. - Graduate Certificate Specialty: Biomedical Neuroscience, University of Florida, College of Medicine. - DHSc: Doctor of Health Science, Specialty in Neurological Functions, Nova Southeastern University, College of Health Care Sciences. Doctoral Internship: Gut-brain axis under the guidance of a local board-certified gastroenterologist as her mentor. Doctoral Practicum: Research on advantages of aerobic exercise in mild to moderate TBI patients. SPECIALTY 🪧 Dr. Alami has a keen interest in understanding the mind from a physiological aspect. Dr. Alami believes it is important for a clinician to be up-to-date with the continuous improvements of science and research. Thus, she continues to implement advanced trainings and professional development from credible institutes in order to help her patients the best way possible and with the most up-to-date knowledge. Her latest continuing professional development was a live week-long course at Harvard University on neurological disorders. Dr. Alami received recognition as a top honor student in Psi Chi for her master’s degree. Dr. Alami is also recognized in the Alpha Eta Honor Society for her doctoral research and education. Dr. Alami has focused her work specializing in the physiological aspects of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, unhealthy eating, sleep dysfunctions, traumatic brain injuries, non-traumatic brain injuries, memory deficits, and coma survival recovery. Dr. Alami works telehealth part-time. She additionally works in a medical facility, reviewing QEEGs/brain maps and managing neurofeedback therapies for brain-injured patients. OUR CLINICIAN'S PERSONAL TOUCH 🔗 Dr. Alami's passion in working with the mind and the brain started when she was very young. Her mom fell into a coma caused by hypoxia from a severe asthma attack and gracefully survived when Dr. Alami was only a child. At a very young age, she learned to turn a negative experience into a positive one. Dr. Alami hopes to bring both her life experiences and education to effectively help people. Her therapy style is warm, comprehensive, and genuine. The practice's name, Asmae, was inspired by the name of her adored mother, whom she holds in the highest regard. Ironically, the name 'Asmae' means supreme/high status. Watch introductory video here: 🎥 https://vimeo.com/user198426273 "I smile with you when you smile again!"