Mariam El Halawani is a board certified art psychotherapist with an MA in Art Therapy from NYU, New York, and a Ph.D. in International Psychology from The Chicago School. Her clinical experience spans psychiatric, medical, educational, and community settings across the United States, Italy, and the UAE.

​

Mariam specializes in working with adolescents and young adults navigating psychological distress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and cultural identity-related challenges. Drawing on her Middle Eastern roots, she also is passionate about supporting Arab families in understanding multigenerational patterns, trauma, and complex relational dynamics. Her work often bridges cultural and generational divides, fostering dialogue and emotional understanding within families.

​

In addition to her clinical practice, Mariam is a published author and contributor to international psychotherapy journals and books. Her scholarship focuses on trauma-informed and culturally responsive art therapy programs with vulnerable and stigmatized populations. She is also a part-time lecturer and a frequent speaker at regional and international mental health conferences.