Oraib Toukhly, Psy.D.

Oraib Toukhly, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Meet Dr. Oraib Toukhly

Dr. Oraib Toukhly is a dedicated clinical psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, and family psychology. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, she helps individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve lasting positive change.

Background

Dr. Oraib Toukhly is an American citizen of Palestinian origin from Jerusalem. She grew up in Jordan and immigrated to the United States in 1998.

Dr. OT holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University, as well as two master's degrees from the same institution.

Dr. OT received specialized training at Harvard University in humanitarian response initiatives and received the Dean's Recognition Award from the Psychology Department and the Student of the Year Award in recognition of her commitment to assisting refugees.

Dr. Oraib teaches in PhD and Master's programs in Clinical Psychology and is an Assistant Professor at Nova University. She also teaches at Walden University as a Professor and is an expert in updating the curriculum for psychological testing in the Master's program.

Dr. OT completed postdoctoral training at a developmental delays assessment clinic, where she conducted comprehensive assessments of children suspected of having autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays.

Moreover, Dr. Oraib worked at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where she provided comprehensive assessments and psychotherapy to patients with psychosis and personality disorders.

Dr. OT worked as an expert witness in the 17th Judicial Court of Broward County, specializing in child trauma and abuse and providing psychological testing in criminal cases.

Education 

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Nova Southeastern University

M.S. in Clinical Psychology

Nova Southeastern University

B.S.

University of Jordan

Member

American Psychological Association

Adjunct Professor

Nova Southeastern University

Contributing Professor

Walden University

Specialized Training

Harvard University - Humanitarian Response Initiatives

Clinical Psychologist

Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Expert Witness

17th Judicial Court in Broward County

Specializing in child trauma and abuse

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association

(APA)

Humanitarian Global Outreach and Research Organization

(HGO)

Southeastern Florida Association of Psychoanalytic Psychology

(SEFAPP)

Society of Personality Assessment

(SPA)

Humanitarian Outreach Experience

2017 - 2024

Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention

2017 - 2020

The Broward Area Refugee Task Force (RTF)

Florida Department of Children & Families

2018 - 2019

AmeriCorps Initiative for Refugees

International Humanitarian Missions

Jordan

2018, 2023

Swaziland, South Africa

2017, 2023

Australia

2019

India

2016

Honors and Awards

AUG 2019

Humanitarian of the Year Scholarship

Nova Southeastern University – Florida, USA

MAR 2019

Student of The Year Award

Nova Southeastern University – Florida, USA

MAY 2018

Friend of Refugee Award

Refugee AmeriCorps Initiative

Church World Services for Refugees (CWS)

MAR 2018

College of Psychology Dean's Award

Nova Southeastern University – Florida, USA

Areas of Expertise

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Psychological Testing
Psychosis & Psychoanalysis
Psychopathology
Trauma
Innovative Intervention
Schizophrenia Across Cultures
Psychoeducation & Training
Characterological Disorders
Etiology and Symptomatology

International Volunteer

MAR 2023 🇯🇴

Jordan

Refugees of Syria

JUL 2023 🇸🇿

Eswatini, South Africa

DEC 2019 🇦🇺

Australia

Aboriginal Communities

AUG 2017 🇸🇿

Swaziland, South Africa

JAN 2016 🇮🇳

India Medical Camp

Danga Tribe

Clinical Experience

2022 Postdoctoral Resident

Unicorn Children's Foundation Developmental Assessment Clinic

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

2021 Clinic Coordinator / Postdoctoral Fellow

Complete Neuropsychology PC

Brooklyn, NY, USA

2020 Psychology Intern

Maimonides Medical Center

Brooklyn, NY, USA

2019

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA, USA

2019 Expert Witness

17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

Specialization: Child Trauma

2018 Psychology Practicum Intern

ChildNet

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

2018 Psychology Trainee

Broward County Sheriff - Child Protective Services

FL, USA

2017 Psychology Practicum Intern

Intensive Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Center (IPPC)

Psychology Services Center, NSU

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Workshops

Identifying Dissociation in Trauma
Treatment of Dissociation in Trauma
Suicide Awareness, Prevention & Intervention
Battered Woman Syndrome 12-Step Program
Identifying Early Red Flags of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Global Developmental Disorder
Addressing Challenging Behavior
Playing with Your Child – A Workshop for Parents
Strategies to Increase Your Child's Communication Skills
Teacher/Caregiver-led Interventions for Improving Social Skills in Adolescents

Teaching Experience

2024 - Present Contributing Faculty

Walden University Online

Minneapolis, MN

PhD Clinical Psychology Program

2022 - Present Adjunct Professor

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Graduate Level Instructor

Courses Taught

Counseling the Culturally Diverse Theories and Practice
Assessment for Counseling
Projective Personality Assessment
Child and Adolescence Intervention
Behavioral Science
Advanced Treatment
Graduate Teacher Assistant Guest Lecturer: Counseling Arab and Muslim Americans
2020 Guest Lecturer

Maimonides Medical Center

Psychiatry Resident Program

Brooklyn, NY

Schizophrenia Across Cultures

Symposiums & Presentations

2023 Symposium Washington DC, USA

"Prescriptive Authority around the Globe 2023"

Beth Rom-Rymer, PhD., Oraib Toukhly, Psy.D.

APA 2023 Convention

2021 Symposium Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿

"Creating and Maintaining Diversity Within Graduate Clinical Psychology and Counseling Program"

John Lewis, Ph.D., Oraib Toukhly, Psy.D., Tara Jungerson, Ph.D., Vaida Kurseviciene, M.S., Carly Paro, M.S., Adriana Wilson, M.S.

32nd International Congress of Psychology

2019 Poster Rome, Italy 🇮🇹

"Arab Women's Changing Attitudes About Marriage and Divorce"

Oraib Toukhly, M.S., Alex Cuc, Ph.D. & John Lewis, Ph.D.

XXXVIth International Congress on Law and Mental Health

2019 Poster Rome, Italy 🇮🇹

"Cultural and Educational Adjustments of Syrian Children Refugees in Jordan"

Oraib Toukhly, M.S. & Melody Schmaltz, B.A.

XXXVIth International Congress on Law and Mental Health

2018 Poster Granada, Spain 🇪🇸

"Traditional and Modern Bedouin Identity Narratives: A Case Study"

Oraib Toukhly, M.S., Luke Hendren, & Alex Cuc, Ph.D.

11th International Congress of Clinical Psychology

2018 Poster Granada, Spain 🇪🇸

"Indigenous Psychotherapy with Bedouins in Jordan"

Oraib Toukhly, M.S. & John Lewis, Ph.D.

11th International Congress of Clinical Psychology

2016 Poster Japan 🇯🇵

"Immigration and Well-being Over Time: Middle Eastern Immigrants Living in the United States"

Oraib Toukhly, M.S. & Alex Cuc, Ph.D.

31st International Congress of Psychology

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