Sarvin Akhavan
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
PhD Educational Psychologist | MSc Clinical Psychologist (UAE) | Diagnostic & Behavioral Expert
Commanding Doctorate-level Psychologist with over a decade of clinical expertise specializing in the 3–18 age demographic. Expert in high-precision disorder diagnosis and the administration of Wechsler Intelligence Scales to drive evidence-based intervention. Proven track record of spearheading multidisciplinary care in coordination with physicians to develop elite, individualized treatment roadmaps. Authoritative practitioner skilled in CBT, Advanced Hypnotherapy, and Clinical Play Therapy, with a deep understanding of the UAE’s cultural and educational landscape.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Psychologist
Self Employed
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2025.01 - 2026.03
- Holistic Clinical Care: Deliver expert home-based and online behavioral therapy specializing in neurodevelopmental and emotional assessments for ages 3–18.
- Cultural Integration: Design culturally-tailored interventions helping expatriate and local families navigate Dubai’s social and educational systems.
- Diagnostic Authority: Utilize PhD-level expertise to interpret Wechsler Scales and formulate personalized treatment paths.
- Family-Centric Design: Collaborate with parents to implement bespoke home assignments for long-term behavioral stability.
Psychologist
Ravan Roshd
Tehran
2023.01 - 2025.01
- Adolescent Diagnostics: Conducted comprehensive evaluations and clinical interviews for adolescents (12–18), focusing on standardized tool accuracy.
- Psychometric Mastery: Administered WISC/WAIS to map cognitive strengths and targeted intervention areas.
- Therapeutic Alliances: Facilitated individual sessions using age-appropriate play therapy to build deep rapport and trust
Assistant Psychologist
Iranian Psychological Institute
Tehran
2021.08 - 2023.01
- Supported senior psychologists in delivery of behavioral interventions for children and adolescents, ensuring consistent therapeutic environment.
- Assisted in administration of pre-diagnostic screenings and organized clinical data for Wechsler Intelligence Scale reporting.
- Co-facilitated play therapy sessions, focusing on emotional regulation and social skill development for younger children (ages 3–7).
- Managed case documentation and prepared specialized educational materials and therapeutic assignments under clinical supervision.
- Observed and documented behavioral patterns to assist in formulation of formal disorder assessments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - PSYCHOLOGY
Islamic Azad University
Tehran, Iran 2010.09 - 2014.07
Master's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Islamic Azad University
Dubai, UAE 2014.09 - 2017.07
Doctor of Education - Educational Psychology
Islamic Azad University
Kish, Iran 2021.09 - 2026.01
Skills
- Educational Psychology
- Psychological Operations
- Application of play therapy
- Child psychology expertise
- Telepsychology experience
- Expert in DSM-5 diagnostics
- Stress management consultation
- Personality disorder treatment experience
- Hypnotherapy techniques
- Psychological testing usage
- Cognitive behavioural therapy knowledge
- Behaviour modification
- Youth Specialist
- Doctorate Level Qualification in Educational Psychology
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Turkish
Native
Persian
Native
Certification
Advanced Therapeutic Modalities
- ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
- ISTDP: Initial Work Shop in Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
- EMDR: Advanced EMDR Workshop for Trauma Processing
- Schema-Focused: Specialized Therapist Training
- Clinical Hypnotherapy: Advanced Techniques and Application
Child & Adolescent Specializations
- Life Skills: Child and Adolescent Life Skills Coaching
- Parenting: Advanced Positive Parenting Workshop
- Play Therapy: Application of Play Therapy in Clinical Settings
Professional Communication & Soft Skills
- Body Language: Speech and Body Language Analysis Techniques
- Stress Management: Clinical Stress Management Consultation
Timeline
Psychologist
Self Employed
2025.01 - 2026.03
Psychologist
Ravan Roshd
2023.01 - 2025.01
Doctor of Education - Educational Psychology
Islamic Azad University
2021.09 - 2026.01
Assistant Psychologist
Iranian Psychological Institute
2021.08 - 2023.01
Master's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Islamic Azad University
2014.09 - 2017.07
Bachelor's Degree - PSYCHOLOGY
Islamic Azad University
2010.09 - 2014.07