Experience
Ebtihal Al-Lawati, a mental health occupational therapist, has 12+ years of experience in drug addiction rehabilitation. Renowned in Oman and Qatar, she excels in merging administrative and therapeutic skills. At Al Masara Hospital in Oman, Ebtihal offers individual and group therapy, helping patients establish meaningful routines, develop healthy lifestyles, and coping strategies spanning physical, sensory, and mental well-being. Ebtihal's contributions extend beyond therapy—she represented the Ministry of Health in national programs, contributed to after-care guidelines, and trained specialists in collaboration with various ministries. Her 2017-2019 role as Senior Specialist for Occupational Therapy at the Ministry of Health honed administrative and leadership aptitude. In 2020, she moved to Qatar, enriching her expertise in occupational therapy at a day care centre for drug addiction rehabilitation, focusing on complex cases and trauma-informed care.
Specialization
- Behavioral addictions (pornography addiction and compulsive sexual disorder)
- Mental health occupational therapy for mood disorders
- Occupational therapy for anxiety disorders
- Occupational therapy for eating disorders
- Borderline personality disorder
Education & License
- Level 5 Diploma in Working With Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder and Sex Addiction, CPCAB, UK
- Master’s in Occupational Therapy, Coventry University, United Kingdom, 2015.
- Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, Jordan University, Kingdom of Jordan, 2009.